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bucolic_frolic

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1. 60 Minutiae. Program was always driven by controversy.

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Thu May 28, 2026, 03:33 PM

Thursday

Have we forgotten Shana Alexander vs. James J. Kilpatrick? Andy Rooney tapped into common sense but alienated those he targeted.

This lightweight crew may not fail in rating if they create enough friction and noise. Even if no sane person agrees with them.

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