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LeftInTX

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6. He apparently did, but none of that matters. He attended No Kings and was a apparently involved in a BLM spinoff.

Reply to pat_k (Reply #2)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 08:55 AM

Apr 29

I'm pretty sure mental illness and under employment are the issue here. People with mental lillness can be involved in wholesome outlets, but that doesn't assure they don't experience total frustration and hopelessness. I knew someone who completely withdrew from the party after Trump won in 2024.

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