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H2O Man

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Sat May 23, 2026, 02:54 PM

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There is an old saying, almost as old as I am, that some things make you stronger, not because of them, but in spite of them. Hence, when Rubin and Nelson Mandela first met, the first thing Rubin said was, "We made it!"

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You ought to be a writer. cachukis Yesterday #1

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If you have the time and enough typewriter ribbons. cachukis Yesterday #5

Any possibility -- this is kind of far-fetched -- that Rubin was framed to take him out of the boxing game? malthaussen Yesterday #19

Wow, hell of a story, good job! Walleye Yesterday #3

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That's so interesting and sad. Shows how little we know of our own history. Walleye Yesterday #24

Waterman you are my idea of good people malaise Yesterday #4

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"Less money invested in prisons?" I don't think so, Pat. malthaussen Yesterday #20

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That was an excellent read. You had a super cool experience becoming friends with Hurricane. 1WorldHope Yesterday #8

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Great song! H2O Man 21 hrs ago #30

I read this a few months ago. mgardener Yesterday #14

Beautiful! H2O Man 21 hrs ago #31

Wonderful story, H2O Man! lastlib Yesterday #15

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Thanks, Pat Easterncedar Yesterday #16

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Yes. It seems wrong. Easterncedar 6 hrs ago #36

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Wonderful, amazing and inspiring. people Yesterday #18

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