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hatrack

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18. Under the current circumstances, why would I want to do that?

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Sun May 25, 2025, 10:28 AM

Sunday

Why?

Maybe Tim Shriver could post a few interviews with Trump voters in diners.

Then all of us will understand that we must reach out to and soothe the anxieties of these poor, unfortunate people who just happen to hate minorities, gays, liberals and anybody who's not from their hometown.

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Tim Shriver's challenge. How many DUers would subscribe to the pledge to keep their language at level 5 or above? [View all] LAS14 May 21 OP

What level should have been used during the rise of Nazism? Frasier Balzov May 21 #1

Merrick Garland set the notsee free. Clouds Passing May 21 #3

A noble challenge...but I'm old testament, not new. pecosbob May 21 #2

Level Nine GusBob May 21 #4

On a day when my patience is strong, I could maybe do seven, CrispyQ May 21 #5

It's an admirable goal but it does not reflect our society anymore. walkingman May 21 #6

Sorry, I can't go past Level 2. Midnight Writer May 21 #7

I'd need alcohol and drugs stillcool May 21 #8

lol chowder66 May 21 #9

One likes to think DU has people from the smarter end of the left... LAS14 Friday #10

This message was self-deleted by its author LAS14 Friday #11

How many DUers would subscribe to the pledge to keep their trolling at level 0? demmiblue Friday #12

What is your definition of "trolling" in this context? nt LAS14 Sunday #15

More both siderism - more symmetric thinking - more pablum. harumph Friday #13

The thing to watch out for, I think, is treating conversation... LAS14 Sunday #16

Remembering that Trump led the Jan 6th "Level One" event muriel_volestrangler Friday #14

See my reply #16. nt LAS14 Sunday #17

Since "the other side" re-elected Trump after Jan 6th, Level 5 for anyone who voted Trump in 2024 muriel_volestrangler Sunday #19

Under the current circumstances, why would I want to do that? hatrack Sunday #18