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GusBob

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19. Case in point

Reply to RegularJam (Reply #7)

Wed Jun 23, 2021, 03:56 PM

Jun 2021

See the Blaire Erskine Op just posted in GD?

Its labelled 'parody' wisely this time, because every other time she is posted here, someone falls for it, believes its real, and posts some reply proving they were duped at post # 23, when 3 other folks upthread did the same thing and it was pointed out as parody

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Fun topic. What should be required reading before posting to a political discussion board? [View all] RegularJam Jun 2021 OP

Atlas Shrugged. JUST KIDDING! CurtEastPoint Jun 2021 #1

How about an elementary school spelling book? Towlie Jun 2021 #2

I have yet to have that issue cloud the meaning of a post I was reading. RegularJam Jun 2021 #5

When I use a qwerty board, I frequently mistype "now" for "not" & vice versa Bucky Jun 2021 #15

A dictionary and a manual on "How to Proof Read". SharonClark Jun 2021 #21

I shall play along! GusBob Jun 2021 #3

Love this though I do break one of your rules. RegularJam Jun 2021 #7

Case in point GusBob Jun 2021 #19

Agree but if the link requires you to pay or sign up treestar Jun 2021 #17

On Bullshit by Harry Frankfurt...nt Wounded Bear Jun 2021 #4

Just read the synopsis. This is why I thought this conversation would be fun. RegularJam Jun 2021 #6

It's not bad, and it's really brief. PETRUS Jun 2021 #10

The article not just the headline Bucky Jun 2021 #8

Perfect. nt RegularJam Jun 2021 #13

The warranty for a Hamilton Beach toaster lame54 Jun 2021 #9

Short read. RegularJam Jun 2021 #12

I kind of like posts that are over the top. Tomconroy Jun 2021 #11

A high school civics book - Ms. Toad Jun 2021 #14

I actually think Elessar Zappa Jun 2021 #16

That book is definitely worth one's time. PETRUS Jun 2021 #20

The United States Constitution and Bill Of Rights Initech Jun 2021 #18

I've read both multiple times. RegularJam Jun 2021 #25

You would still have fervent disagreement. Firestorm49 Jun 2021 #22

Of course you would have fervent disagreement. RegularJam Jun 2021 #24

Thank You. nt Progressive Jones Jun 2021 #26

How about requiring that people read about the topic they're discussing StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #23