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Sallie Borrink

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Topic starter July 2, 2022 9:07 am

This is from my archives and dated October 26, 2008. It's interesting to look at where we were, what we were thinking, and how we ended up here.

I spoke up frequently and strongly against Obama. It cost me readers and friendships. Oh well. I keep speaking up.

https://sallieborrink.com/sent-to-me-by-a-reader-the-obama-temptation/

♥ Wife, homeschooling mom, conspiracy analyst ♥

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