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Came across this article in CNN, really heartwarming account of reconciliation and growth..

"On this recent trip, Eddie's son, William Wilbourn, said, "Because your Granddaddy respected my Daddy so much, it made our lives easier. People respected us more -- whites and blacks -- because of your Granddaddy."
Mary Dowden said when my grandfather was ( Read more... )

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"Cheney said Wednesday, "One of the basic foundations of security and peace is respect for national borders, a principle that is endangered today.
"Although we decided on this visit months ago, we met this evening in the shadow of the recent Russian invasion of Georgia, an act that has been clearly condemned by the international community.

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"Summer is the time for blockbuster movies - and, it seems, for talking up war with Iran. Five years ago, after Baghdad fell so easily, hard-liners were talking about pushing the fight on to Tehran. Two years ago, Israel and Hezbollah fought a proxy war, leading to speculation that their patrons, the United States and Iran respectively, might well ( Read more... )