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Mike 03

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5. Yes, exactly. And I think it's a gesture that will be

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Wed Jan 22, 2025, 10:22 AM

Jan 2025

interpreted by the MAGA community as an invitation to perpetrate outrageous acts on his behalf without fear of consequences. Then add those Constitutional Sheriffs into the mix and they may not even face arrest for all sorts of indecent and violent actions, not only on Trump's behalf but perpetrated against vulnerable populations like immigrants and transgender folks. Imagine a world in which the murder of Matthew Shepherd is completely ignored and unpunished?

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Yes, exactly. And I think it's a gesture that will be Mike 03 Jan 2025 #5

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