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Armand Beede's avatar

Ilona Goanos: How strange a world we live in.

Often it is the case: Women do the meritorious work and carry the mission, while bigotry supports a disruptive male divider.

Your beautiful narrative makes me treasure you even more -- and I already have had high honor for you.

Your narrative is a parable for Kamala Harris versus Trump and the elevating of an Orange-Bottomfeeder.

Greenland, the Panama Canal, indeed.

Meanwhile, Armando turns to friends like you -- mostly women; and Armando turns to the classics in music, literature, philosophy, art to sustain and improve the soul.

I need others, and you are very high, indeed, among those I honor and gather around me in normal times and in times like these.

Keep up your strength, dear friend!

One or two read my own Substack (my wife, daughters and granddaughter know better than to read me!), but to the both of you, please read in full this restacked contribution by Ilona Goanos!

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Ilona Goanos's avatar

I appreciate you, Armand. You are always the voice of reason, and I'm glad to have you as an ally. I gain strength from your support.

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Deborah Thompson's avatar

Hello Armando - fellow Ilona fan here. She was one of my very first subscribers here on Substack. She does have a beautiful "voice", doesn't she? Very nice to meet you!

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Arenosa Owen's avatar

Catching up, finally read this, and hoping we can all support each other in our fight against ONN. I decided to call him the FIC (Felon-in-Chief) or FOTUS (Felon of the US).

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Ilona Goanos's avatar

FIC and FOTUS are solid! 💫 Thanks for alternatives. His name is simply too triggering.

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Paulette Bodeman's avatar

Courageous then and courageous now. Thank you, Ilona.

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Ilona Goanos's avatar

Aw, thanks Paulette. I appreciate your support.

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Paula Simmons's avatar

This came across my note feed and I’m so glad it did. Thank you for the hope.

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Ilona Goanos's avatar

We’re in this together. Thanks for becoming a subscriber💙

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

ONN--good going!

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Ilona Goanos's avatar

It has a ring to it!

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Lorraine Evanoff's avatar

Why is there always a "Rainmaker" at every company. Thank you for the uplifting and inspiring post, Lolo.

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Ilona Goanos's avatar

No, thank you, Lolo. Kisses to Floofles.

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Marlo Leaman's avatar

ONN! great code name. Keep staying true to yourself! You are an inspiration, thank you.

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Ilona Goanos's avatar

Thanks, Marlo! I appreciate you, and you inspire me as well. We're all in this together.

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Michelle Lindblom's avatar

Your experience seems a relevant analogy to what we are experiencing with this idiotic individual. The hits keep coming, but as they do, there are good forces at work. Persist and resist.

I discovered the Meidas brothers a while ago and sooo appreciate their work.

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Ilona Goanos's avatar

Yes, Meidas Touch has already raised the ire of the future president. I'm happy to have them on my side. Persist and resist! Let's do it.

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Linda Hoenigsberg's avatar

As I was reading this, first it reminded me of a time a narcissistic husband and I sat in a marriage counselor's office week after week while the counselor cowered under the control and gaslighting of my (now) ex. When I filed for divorce I called the counselor to let him know. "Good" was all he said. Then, as I kept reading your post, I thought of DJT. I wondered if I should bring that up in the comments. I didn't need to. Great post, Ilona. May we all stand up for what is right. You were courageous to do what you did!

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Ilona Goanos's avatar

Thanks, Linda. It seems they're all cut from the same mold, am I right?

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