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Kid Berwyn

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17. TV just isn't that good at context.

Reply to Botany (Original post)

Thu Jan 8, 2026, 11:21 AM

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If they took the time to explain how the last 25 years tie to the present day, they can't shorten American attention spans to the point where people automatically forget who to hold responsible for the present condition.

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15 seconds with Joe Scarborough about an hour ago. That was all I could stomach. [View all] Botany Thursday OP

If you watched 15 seconds, you have a strong stomach SheltieLover Thursday #1

I watched MS Now last night and Joe and Mika came on when I turned the tv on this am Botany Thursday #2

I'm so sorry you were subjected to bad acting. SheltieLover Thursday #4

. dalton99a Thursday #3

Pic of their visit SocialDemocrat61 Thursday #10

Swindled and denied a decent president by corporate media because of a tan suit? :0 Sharma Dreihund Thursday #5

But you tuned in. Its like waiting for a car wreck, Historic NY Thursday #6

I didn't tune in. The TV was set to that channel from the night before. Botany Thursday #11

We would have had: early action on Climate Change MadameButterfly Thursday #7

I was watching yesterday when Joe started walking around the studio and touching people. milestogo Thursday #8

Um MustLoveBeagles Thursday #12

Why oh why do we keep electing republicans to office? mwb970 Thursday #9

"Why oh why do we keep electing republicans to office?" Botany Thursday #13

Until trump, I had no IDEA how many horrible, stupid people we have in this country. mwb970 Thursday #15

I haven't watched that POS show with him and MeeKa since Nov 2024 and never will Bengus81 Thursday #14

I don't think everyone needs held responsible for such long past actions. JohnnyRingo Thursday #16

TV just isn't that good at context. Kid Berwyn Thursday #17

They are nobodies spreading negativity. Zackzzzz Thursday #18

...not to mention how he gushed over tRump with free air time when tRump first emerged from hell. joanbarnes Thursday #19