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bluesbassman

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23. It didn't fall hard enough.

Reply to CrispyQ (Reply #13)

Fri Mar 1, 2024, 03:34 PM

Mar 2024

He sued the property owner and arborist and got millions that he is still receiving. Later, as AG he led the push to limit tort to favor civil defendants. Total hypocrisy as usual from a Republican.

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