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1WorldHope

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2. Those dark times still live in our psyche and has kept women "in their places" ever since.

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 06:04 PM

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Mikey Johnson would like to return to those days as do many of the R's in Congress. Don't be surprised if they start suggesting it. One way to look at it, everytime a man murders his wife or girl friend. It's a witch burning all the same. 5 women have died in our city this year by the hands of their mate.

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See the New Tartan Pattern Created to Honor Women Accused of Witchcraft in Scotland Between 1563 and 1736 [View all] demmiblue Monday OP

Thank you Claire and Zoe for wanting history to address their wrongs MagickMuffin Monday #1

Those dark times still live in our psyche and has kept women "in their places" ever since. 1WorldHope Monday #2

". . . every time a man murders his wife or girl friend. It's a witch burning all the same." ariadne0614 Monday #3

Good or bad, Tom Dyer Monday #4

Lovely pattern for a good cause BlueWaveNeverEnd Monday #5

The symbolism of the colors and thread counts is interesting, but let's not lose sight of the fact that the tartan...... FadedMullet Monday #6

Stunning tartan....important historical reminder democrank Monday #7

King James started it. ananda Monday #8

Actually, no. mwmisses4289 Tuesday #26

OK. Now Macbeth. ananda Tuesday #31

What an incredible memorial. Thank you for posting this. niyad Monday #9

I am wondering the same thing. yellow dahlia Monday #10

They have a website canetoad Monday #11

OMG. Shipping on a $75 scarf is $44, before any Ilsa Monday #12

Thank you. niyad Monday #14

The postal charge pushes it out of My range for Ilsa Monday #15

The postal charge, and krasnov's idiocy did the same for me. And, yes, niyad Monday #16

Thank you so much.The pieces are beautiful. niyad Monday #13

Cool. Thanks! yellow dahlia Monday #18

It's a great tribute to such heinious events.... electric_blue68 Monday #17

I googled "Ukrainian flag tartans" and a number of sites came up. niyad Monday #19

Oh more than one! electric_blue68 Monday #20

Thanks for information. I did not know that but am glad it was done. riversedge Tuesday #35

I didn't know either until it showed up in my Google newsfeed. electric_blue68 Tuesday #40

This reminds me of a piece I saw on TV years ago about the origins of witches. Boomerproud Tuesday #21

Why is it that Christianity is better known for its persecutions than its love? Lonestarblue Tuesday #22

It seems that every organized religion falls prey to greed and power. yardwork Tuesday #25

Grateful for the heads up! Siggy52 Tuesday #23

Another option? TommyT139 Tuesday #27

Wow. Did you read exactly WHAT the pattern represents? Just a product??? niyad Tuesday #28

I did, yes. TommyT139 Tuesday #38

Swoon. I love it! CrispyQ Tuesday #24

Every colour in that pattern is utterly significant. niyad Tuesday #29

It would look fetching with a pussy hat! CrispyQ Tuesday #32

I want some as well, but given what I read about the mill, and the whole niyad Tuesday #37

What did you find? TommyT139 Tuesday #39

As I pointed out, there are several knockoff patterns available here, niyad Tuesday #44

Well yes TommyT139 Tuesday #46

Not a problem. We all need a change of pace from time to time. niyad 1 hr ago #47

Oh, well that will make it all better. Aristus Tuesday #30

I'm surprised at your response. CrispyQ Tuesday #33

I'm sorry. I can't even explain why the "women are witches! Burn them!" issue is so important and heartbreaking Aristus Tuesday #42

Beyond what it represents, it is beautiful as a reminder. marble falls Tuesday #34

Yes! niyad Tuesday #36

Love it! And a question: snot Tuesday #41

In Scotland, I don't know. Aristus Tuesday #43

Lol! But with all respect! snot Tuesday #45