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patphil

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17. It's sad to say, but this guy is absolutely correct.

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 11:40 AM

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But let's not forget the destruction of USAID, which has killed over 800,000 people in Africa. That's the largest mass murder event of this century.
The saddest part of all this is that Donald Trump and Elon Musk will never pay the price for it.

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An Australian's reply to Trump's rant about "NATO not being there for America" is perfect. [View all] Swede Yesterday OP

Send this everywhere malaise Yesterday #1

YES! And this too: Justice matters. 17 hrs ago #35

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Just an fyi NJCher 14 hrs ago #39

Righteous!!! Joinfortmill Yesterday #13

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It's sad to say, but this guy is absolutely correct. patphil Yesterday #17

In the eyes of so-called pro-life MAGAts, Dr. T Yesterday #21

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"...you spray-tanned aluminium siding salesman." mwmisses4289 Yesterday #24

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Horribly true. Martin Eden Yesterday #27

Eloquent and deserved response. mdbl Yesterday #28

PREACH IT AUSSIE Skittles Yesterday #29

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I'd like to see Jeff Daniels do this! Change 'you' to 'we', 'your' to 'our' Abolishinist Yesterday #31

The Aussie's got a point. Several points, actually. Indisputable points. wnylib 19 hrs ago #32

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Perfectly Brilliant! Cha 18 hrs ago #34

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Anyone remember when Minnesota weirdo Michelle Bachman was spouting out how "exceptional" America was during GWB's ..... wolfie001 7 hrs ago #41

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