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Tolkien Quote for the Evening

Posted on September 5, 2012 by riverdaughter

“It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do not.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

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  1. Mr. Mike, on September 5, 2012 at 10:50 pm said:

    OT but I want to share this.

    Ever since I heard about Mitt Romney and Bain Capital something about it seemed familiar. Last night it hit me:

  2. katiebird, on September 5, 2012 at 11:29 pm said:

    The thought of watching a roll call vote would still make me sick.

    • riverdaughter, on September 5, 2012 at 11:41 pm said:

      Don’t watch. I’m betting a lot of delegates don’t want to have to cast their votes after that speech.

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