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littlemissmartypants

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8. I was using the yellow ribbon reference...

Reply to Ferryboat (Reply #1)

Sat Jan 25, 2025, 11:20 AM

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Because using the ribbons then created so much solidarity. Black is definitely the appropriate color for our current situation.

I was too shy in 8th grade to do anything that might get me in trouble.

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Remember our Yellow Ribbon campaigns? [View all] littlemissmartypants Saturday OP

After Kent State folks wore black armbands Ferryboat Saturday #1

I was using the yellow ribbon reference... littlemissmartypants Saturday #8

I like the idea proud patriot Saturday #2

I was liking the white rose idea until I saw this... littlemissmartypants Saturday #7

Then it's time to take it back proud patriot Saturday #9

An Excellent idea. marked50 Saturday #3

Oh! ... littlemissmartypants Saturday #6

for what? WhiskeyGrinder Saturday #4

Really tight blindfolds. ... littlemissmartypants Saturday #5

Using ribbons for solidarity is a good idea ....but Mossfern Saturday #10

"What is the color of hope?" ... littlemissmartypants Sunday #11

Yellow ribbon signifies a hope of return, or acceptance Mossfern Sunday #12