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themaguffin

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36. not to mention that would immediately create a new global situation. One that is especially dark and where the
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 05:01 PM
15 hrs ago

US is weakened globally and not treated with any respect or a good guy. We would be subject to scary retribution on way or another.

If not already for the damage done.

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Tan suit yes, Melania turns out to be a man - NO. Ms. Toad Yesterday #13
I'm Talkin' 'Bout MAGA'S Post Pres Treatment of Obama WizumbODaSage Yesterday #15
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That's crazy! LeftInTX 19 hrs ago #26
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TABO Johnny2X2X 18 hrs ago #31
Let's see if I understand Cirsium 18 hrs ago #33
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not to mention that would immediately create a new global situation. One that is especially dark and where the themaguffin 15 hrs ago #36
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