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32. Many years ago, one of the greatest entertainers America ever produced was planning to have lunch with little old me

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Original post)

Sun Dec 7, 2025, 12:27 PM

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When we set the date, he emailed back: "a date that will live in infamy."

I think the phrase will be known by Americans with an IQ in three digits for centuries to come, even long after people remembering the original event that brought it about.

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Blocked. I don't converse or read the scribblings of those who are grossly insensitive to the memory.... paleotn Sunday #25

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I get your point, but.... paleotn Sunday #17

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Many years ago, one of the greatest entertainers America ever produced was planning to have lunch with little old me DFW Sunday #32

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