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lavoosh99

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12. In a Nutshell, Don't Be An Asshole

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Mon Jun 29, 2026, 03:24 AM

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Of course, that requires a definition of who is an asshole. Someone who is willing to lie, cheat, steal, kill, or do ANYTHING else to get what they want. For them, the ends always justify the means, e.g., a certain orange shit stain and everyone around him.

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