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ShazzieB

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10. Is that an actual image from the speech, or was AI involved?

Reply to Coldwater (Reply #5)

Sat Oct 4, 2025, 03:19 PM

Oct 4

No, I did not even try to watch the whole thing, because I knew I wouldn't be able to stomach it. Have read lots of quotes from it and seen some clips, but nothing as horrifying as that image.

If it's real, it's appalling. Beyond appalling. I need to know how real it is so I can set my apall-o-meter accordingly. 😬

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