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polichick

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4. Our country elevates bullies...

Reply to Doodley (Original post)

Wed Sep 11, 2024, 02:18 PM

Sep 2024

In high school, they become captain of teams and head cheerleader. In business they become CEO. People are conditioned to see these creeps as leaders. Pretty warped.

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Why did it take eight years for somebody (lawmaker or journalist) to robustly challenge Trump's BS to his face? [View all] Doodley Sep 2024 OP

And when he mocked the disabled reporter. liberal N proud Sep 2024 #1

If you want a Faux pas Sep 2024 #2

Good question. Nt wiggs Sep 2024 #3

Our country elevates bullies... polichick Sep 2024 #4

Yep, pretty much. Xavier Breath Sep 2024 #10

I'm Just Hoping That Kamala Provided Lawmakers & Journalists With The Courage To..... global1 Sep 2024 #5

Great reply. I hope that happens! Doodley Sep 2024 #7

Yes ! Yes ! Yes ! Yes! fierywoman Sep 2024 #11

Cowardice. That's why bullies succeed. lindysalsagal Sep 2024 #6

Because too many people believed they could pussyfoot around a lying bully malaise Sep 2024 #8

Turns out the best man for the job... calguy Sep 2024 #9

Biden did in 2020 mcar Sep 2024 #12

For the same reason nobody in my family no_hypocrisy Sep 2024 #13