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applegrove

(132,267 posts) Tue Feb 24, 2026, 01:32 AM Feb 24

A significant number of Americans think that being racist should be free speech but calling someone racist should not be

A significant number of Americans think that being racist should be free speech but calling someone racist should not be.
— It Would Be A Gusher For The Popehat (@kenwhite.bsky.social) 2026-02-23T22:02:41.473Z

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A significant number of Americans think that being racist should be free speech but calling someone racist should not be (Original Post) applegrove Feb 24 OP

The douche bag quotient is very high in the US these days, I'm sure it went up after t-rump and his party came to power. wcmagumba Feb 24 #1

That logic DiverDave Feb 24 #2

One of the pillars of MAGAhood. Permanut Feb 24 #3

Pathetic, and disgusting. electric_blue68 Feb 24 #4

A significant number of Americans are ignorant of the law. J_William_Ryan Feb 24 #5