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DFW

(60,474 posts)
5. Don't be too quick to gloat.
Fri May 22, 2026, 02:02 PM
Friday

They may not strive to look or sound like NSDAP skinheads the way the Republicans do, but we have people in our party with similar goals and tactics—primary those who do not tow the line of the purest ideologues, who just happen to be themselves. Different ideologies, obviously, but similar tactics.

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Obvious answer is obvious -misanthroptimist Friday #1
When they show you who they are, believe them. SheltieLover Friday #2
Gee, I wonder... sakabatou Friday #3
Because they are???? redstatebluegirl Friday #4
Don't be too quick to gloat. DFW Friday #5
Oh, so both parties are the same. Mysterian Friday #8
TOS prevent me from giving that its deserved response DFW Yesterday #10
In positions the equivalent of WH deputy chief of staff? I think not. muriel_volestrangler Yesterday #12
You should really canetoad Yesterday #11
How about Mysterian Yesterday #13
Noted. canetoad 23 hrs ago #14
And logged? Mysterian 23 hrs ago #15
*A few paragraphs of context from the story here* Duncan Grant Friday #6
NOT TO WORRY: We have Ken Martin.🙄 Chasstev365 Friday #7
Because they are Botany Friday #9
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