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discntnt_irny_srcsm

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8. It's an adaptation of rule #8 USMC rules for gun fighting

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #2)

Tue Jan 2, 2018, 08:14 AM

Jan 2018

The original rule: In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics. They will only remember who lived and who didn't.

My adaptation: In 10 months no one remember details of campaign promises, accusations or smear tactics. They will only love that they won.

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A New Years update for Trump voters [View all] Rhiannon12866 Jan 2018 OP

Not everyone reads wikipedia before they vote discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2018 #1

Good analogy! Rhiannon12866 Jan 2018 #2

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And Trump made ridiculous promises which he had no intention of keeping... Rhiannon12866 Jan 2018 #6

Those weren't email scandals because NewJeffCT Jan 2018 #13

It's an adaptation of rule #8 USMC rules for gun fighting discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2018 #8

Yes, that's it exactly! Rhiannon12866 Jan 2018 #11

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here is a better one rtracey Jan 2018 #12

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