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Cheryl from Maryland's avatar

RE Vance and his appalling comparison of puberty blockers and sterilization. YOU KNOW that he is the kind of guy who would torment girls starting their periods and having breast development in late Elementary School.

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EcstaticRationalist's avatar

I sent Father Nathan a donation. He's the hard-times king!

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Candi Hood's avatar

I did too! I’m so glad to see his post shared here. I hope he gets ALL the love (and the money)!

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Tristan's avatar

I here Vance is working on a new product line with My Pillow Guy...

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Patris's avatar

A match made in …. a basement of discount couches?

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Kate Berlin's avatar

I could only afford $10 but hopefully it's one of many.

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JudithRobyn's avatar

Likewise.

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Linda Grimes Brandon's avatar

You are such a mensch. Just donated a bit to a complete stranger because of you. Whether it’s your sweary history or your side quests like this, you make my life a little better every day. Thanks! (And I’m annoyed that a friend “borrowed” your book from me, because now I have to buy another copy.)

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Debbie Blackwell's avatar

Me too! Compelling story.

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DawnRWolfe's avatar

Thanks for the laughs, and for sharing that from Father Nathan. I know exactly how he feels; that spiral is *my* spiral. It's a pleasure to be able to pay my current good fortune forward.

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Cat Williams's avatar

I sent a little to Father Nathan. He always makes me smile, even in hard times. As the saying goes: "I don't give because I have too much, I give because I know what it's like to go without."

I would have sent more...but, my family is struggling ourselves right now...but, I can't turn my back on someone in need. At least my car works and I can get to work where I can immerse myself in writing Historical Biographies. Look up, Father Nathan...there are still stars in the sky...

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LHaviland's avatar

You and Father Nathan are among the highlights of my day. Thanks for the continued hilarity and for being a great friend. I'll gladly help however I can.

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A.Gnosticthefirst's avatar

J D Vance has opened a whole new world of the sub genres of 'couch potato'. Guess he's just putting down roots.

Tim Walz resembles comedian Steve Martin (who declined to portray Walz on SNL), but d j trump is the Wild and Crazy guy and The Jerk. Unlike Martin, New York shuns him.

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Shael Morgan's avatar

Thank you for posting about Father Nathan- I missed his post. I sent him what I could.

I’m also looking forward to using the myriad phrases that I learn from you in my online debates. 😊

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Mark H. Anbinder's avatar

Thanks for pointing to Father Nathan. Bought one of his books. I bet it doesn't suck.

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Denise's avatar

Has Father Nathan spoken to the lender about his car note? Occasionally some companies will let the payments lapse if they know that the loss has been filed with insurance. However, this is rare. But it very well might be worth pleading his case to them.

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Suzanne Hooker's avatar

Thank you for sharing Nathan's post here, James. I was amazed that he posted it at all (the man is stubborn as anything about asking for help ever). This is such a 180 from the man I watched Deadpool with last week. Also - I offered to get a convertible and drive him to the shows with Stormy, he declined. His loss. 🤣

For anyone does decide to send him money, wish him a happy birthday! He turns 40 this month. He deserves so much better than this right now.

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Jessica Hampton's avatar

F**k the trolls. Hang in there. All the sayings really do apply.

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Phyllis DeBlanche's avatar

Donated a small amount, and I hope life gets better for Nathan NOW!

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Rose Blackthorn's avatar

As always James, you do good work. It was great to see you including the shoutout to our favourite Daddy!

Keep on rocking! X

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