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NNadir

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8. That's really tough. I started my political blogging...

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Sun Jun 14, 2026, 11:44 AM

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...at his website, SmirkingChimp. I left decades ago, but I never had any ill will toward him and I've appreciated his commentary and fight against the fascists.

It sounds like a beautiful marriage; I know how I'd feel in the same place. (I am selfishly hoping to die before my wife does; she'd do better without me than I would without her.)

The tribute was beautiful indeed.

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Everyone!!! Please read Jeff Tiedrich's column* today. An amazing [View all] niyad Yesterday OP

. dalton99a Yesterday #1

Thank you. niyad Yesterday #11

Yes, it's beautiful. Here's the link (free to sign up for his Substack): TheRickles Yesterday #2

They were very fortunate to have each other... Nice hlthe2b Yesterday #3

They were indeed, and recognized it. I would wish that all good, kind, niyad Yesterday #13

Thank you. niyad Yesterday #12

Holding back tears 303squadron Yesterday #4

Well said. Same here. paleotn Yesterday #5

Thank you. niyad Yesterday #17

I know that many people have reached out to him since her death, and I niyad Yesterday #16

How do people contact him? 303squadron Yesterday #19

If you are on his email list, you should have a reply button somewhere niyad Yesterday #30

TY, I will 303squadron Yesterday #37

Well written. Botany Yesterday #6

A beautiful tribute. niyad Yesterday #18

Beautiful. Just beautiful. 1WorldHope Yesterday #7

So very true. niyad Yesterday #20

That's really tough. I started my political blogging... NNadir Yesterday #8

It certainly was. And I hope that you and your lovely lady have niyad Yesterday #21

Daily Claudia Soul_of_Wit Yesterday #9

As am I. His email arrives at my breakfast time each day. I love niyad Yesterday #24

A truly loving tribute dlk Yesterday #10

You are most welcome. With so much ugliness out there, I figured niyad Yesterday #25

You are so right dlk Yesterday #38

Yes. Jeff is a wonderful writer. Easterncedar Yesterday #14

Same here. niyad Yesterday #26

Agree malaise Yesterday #15

Thank you. niyad Yesterday #31

Tears in my eyes BuddhaGirl Yesterday #22

Same here. niyad Yesterday #32

Beautifully written, and very touching. highplainsdem Yesterday #23

It was indeed. niyad Yesterday #33

TY for sharing! SheltieLover Yesterday #27

You are most welcome! niyad Yesterday #34

I am glad he is working through the grieving process. Bluetus Yesterday #28

His is indeed an important voice. I have been glad to see it still niyad Yesterday #35

Thanks for sharing. A very good article by Jeff. SWBTATTReg Yesterday #29

You are most welcome. With all the ugliness and horror out there, I niyad Yesterday #36