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Emma's avatar

This is a great commentary on modern day politics and journalism. Also loved the personal story with your dad and the Carters!

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Ed Tibbetts's avatar

Great column! Says a lot about Jimmy Carter and your Dad.

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Barry Piatt's avatar

What a terrific column - and important lesson! Well done!

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Nancy Hanaman's avatar

Thanks for your insights regarding Jimmy Carter and his son.

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Suzan Erem's avatar

So sad those days are over for Iowa, but a beautiful story. Thank you!

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jacee's avatar

Great writing and story as usual. Also, the insight into the father's and son's was endearing

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Jim White's avatar

A very insightful memory pertinent to the world situation today. Well done, DOUG.

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Mary C. McCarthy's avatar

They say, people say, etc often a prelude to disinformation. The lesson is to query the speaker as to who "they" are speaking. This is one of my strongholds for truth. Mr Burns via Doug shares a good fact checking lesson.

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Wini Moranville's avatar

Wow. Great photo. And if you ever hear me “they say” anyone, give me a thwack on the head!

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