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mdbl

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38. The fact they say "might" and "considering" shows the cognitive dissonance.

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Sun Jan 11, 2026, 09:19 AM

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This sets up a scenario where one of Dump's super pacs makes up a juicy lie about a Democratic candidate or all Dems at the last minute and they go back to their cult way of thinking and vote for the fascists. It's all about who has enough money to lie the loudest.

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That's good to know, MCE! Aristus Yesterday #1

As passionate as he was, I believe that he will, MarineCombatEngineer Yesterday #2

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The fact that you ran into someone like that, suggests there's a lot other former Trump supporters out there that we Fil1957 Yesterday #10

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I want to believe it, too, but I've been fooled too many times. hamsterjill 23 hrs ago #28

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Likewise. Even a so-called "good" Republican just contributes toward (R) majorities... Beartracks 23 hrs ago #27

I bet you have the energy and the experience... ananda Yesterday #16

I do, generally, I am respectful of others opinions unless they come off hostile and confrontational MarineCombatEngineer Yesterday #19

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Thanks for this, but its really not a gift, it's reality and, IMO, the sane republicans are starting to MarineCombatEngineer 23 hrs ago #24

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So mr715 23 hrs ago #25

MCE, I always appreciate your perspective and I hope you are right. But I'm skeptical. hamsterjill 23 hrs ago #29

You are rightly so to be skeptical and I get that given all the lies MarineCombatEngineer 22 hrs ago #32

indeed. AllaN01Bear 23 hrs ago #31

Yes! LeftLife 20 hrs ago #33

but vet first. barbtries 11 hrs ago #36

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The fact they say "might" and "considering" shows the cognitive dissonance. mdbl 9 hrs ago #38

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Sorry about that, MarineCombatEngineer 2 hrs ago #43