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OldBaldy1701E

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16. Indeed.

Reply to markodochartaigh (Reply #11)

Fri May 2, 2025, 10:26 AM

May 2025

And, what is giving these conservatives the power to do that?

(Should I answer?)

The system is too corrupted. Laws are too corrupted. Agencies are too biased. Departments are either too powerful or too constricted to have any efficacy at all.

Time to get the hose. That won't tear down the house (nor would we want to), but it will sure wash out the dirt.

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Francis Wilhoit: markodochartaigh May 2025 #11

Indeed. OldBaldy1701E May 2025 #16

"And, what is giving these conservatives the power to do that?" The felon's majority. ancianita May 2025 #20

I was going for a more 'base' answer, but you are correct. OldBaldy1701E May 2025 #21

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