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Wayne Cliburn

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Pride and Deceit - Regrets Must Lie in History's Rhyme

Weekly Contest #347

“Hey James, it’s getting very late now. You must be up early and join me at the protest tomorrow. “Dad, the crowds outside are already so loud I can barely hear you.” Speaking with urgency, James’ father, exclaimed, “We expect nearly four thousand protesters to get very loud in Freedom Park tomorrow.We’ll show those greedy self-dealing industrialists they don’t control us. We worked for a real living. Our voices matter; and we will be heard. Real change is coming. Get some sleep; you’ll need it.” The small town of Chesterfield, about 150 ...

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