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odins folly

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37. So, lemme get this straight...

Tue Apr 22, 2025, 01:21 PM

Apr 2025

Red state legislation reduces taxes to make it seem like they are for the people. Then they rely on US Gov to provide services and money to cover for not having taxes. Then they go on tours around the state exclaiming the virtues of self determination and screaming about big guvment is da debil, and staes rights etc.

Then bad shit happens and the US Gov steps in and fixes their shit. Rinse, repeat.

Then all of a sudden, a despot is elected and brings in the flying monkeys to self actualize their stated goal that the US Gov is too big and needs to be shut down.

Then bad shit happens and no one is available to fix your shit anymore.

That about right?

Oh, and as an added bonus, another self actualization: "this just proves government doesn't work....."

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Things are bad, they will get worse. Linda ladeewolf Apr 2025 #132

Or they will be forced to stay on but MadameButterfly Apr 2025 #133

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... nolabear Apr 2025 #94

LOVE it! FailureToCommunicate Apr 2025 #102

Time to pull up them bootstraps, Maw. Aristus Apr 2025 #2

Mee Maw Nimble_Idea Apr 2025 #108

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This is literally correct Hornedfrog2000 Apr 2025 #48

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that is correct. are you shocked? or was the measles taking the kids and them saying "oh well", still not sinking in Nimble_Idea Apr 2025 #109

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I bet Greenlanders Know This , Too Cha Apr 2025 #124

The good MAGA people from the red state of Arkansas Dan Apr 2025 #6

Blame all Republicans aocommunalpunch Apr 2025 #7

Headline: 'Leopard Eats Face Off Its Former Mouthpiece!' ... marble falls Apr 2025 #8

Well, her daddy was a former governor, RazorbackExpat Apr 2025 #115

Oops! PatSeg Apr 2025 #9

Schadenfreude....It's what's for dinner! sdfernando Apr 2025 #10

Unless you're a leopard. Ocelot II Apr 2025 #11

Touche' sdfernando Apr 2025 #19

Sorry - I probably shouldn't love that, but I DO!!! calimary Apr 2025 #120

Well, better grab that shovel and get to work!! hatrack Apr 2025 #12

Just curious, was it cooked in a popcorn popper like her daddy does with squirrel? It's a family tradition. OMGWTF Apr 2025 #78

... trusty elf Apr 2025 #125

When I look at her, I only think of "Jethrine Bodine" woodsprite Apr 2025 #126

It's what Huckleberry voted for. So sad, too bad. Vinca Apr 2025 #13

AR was Trump +31 in 2024 BeyondGeography Apr 2025 #14

Yeah see my post for how many fucks I give fujiyamasan Apr 2025 #122

Arkansans voted against having a federal government which provided such assistance. RockRaven Apr 2025 #15

"As long as I am your Governor ..." Seinan Sensei Apr 2025 #114

Mission Accomplished! nt BidenRocks Apr 2025 #121

Arkansas, you voted for him. Can you image what his (FEMA) responses will be to disasters in blue states? sinkingfeeling Apr 2025 #16

That's far and away the main reason why he's sticking it to them BeyondGeography Apr 2025 #53

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If she were pretty she would get all aid she needed. Kingofalldems Apr 2025 #18

"Beauty is only skin deep... Dulcinea Apr 2025 #20

Reason? Arkansas is deep red and will vote for the imbecile no matter how bad he treats them. Ping Tung Apr 2025 #21

..... Diamond_Dog Apr 2025 #22

He must not know anyone in AR ok_cpu Apr 2025 #23

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Hurricane Season is soon bmichaelh Apr 2025 #25

You voted for this...you of all ppl know who he is....did you really think he would give you special favors? PortTack Apr 2025 #27

Thoughts and prayers. Justice matters. Apr 2025 #29

Ask your god for help pfitz59 Apr 2025 #30

Will the national Dems start running anti-trump ads RIGHT NOW? Pretty please? Hekate Apr 2025 #31

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I guess these red states are just going Figarosmom Apr 2025 #32

Typical, a red state preaching self reliance and pulling yourselves up by your bootstraps surfered Apr 2025 #33

Funds have been Traildogbob Apr 2025 #35

Yup, Those WNC People RobinA Apr 2025 #89

You're not the only one who won't forget it, RobinA. calimary Apr 2025 #119

Leopard food! dchill Apr 2025 #36

So, lemme get this straight... odins folly Apr 2025 #37

Take a nice long look in the mirror, Huckabee, and listen to yourself Blue Owl Apr 2025 #38

Remember TSF's story about the scorpion & frog bronxiteforever Apr 2025 #39

Once again proving that loyalty only runs one way with Trump. TomSlick Apr 2025 #40

I think she odins folly Apr 2025 #86

Tough shit Sarah. SamKnause Apr 2025 #44

Poor ol' Sarah, bless her heart! Dorothy V Apr 2025 #45

That money is his. tavernier Apr 2025 #46

Have a leopard straight to the face sakabatou Apr 2025 #47

Sorry, I have no empathy for those who voted for the shithole tRump. n/t iluvtennis Apr 2025 #52

Do you remember this, Sarah? LoisB Apr 2025 #55

Who knew? Permanut Apr 2025 #56

She's in the "Find Out" phase of FAFO Ritabert Apr 2025 #58

Huckabeast? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2025 #59

It's a nice locution for sure. NNadir Apr 2025 #93

Live and learn, Gov. Suckabee Sanders. republianmushroom Apr 2025 #60

The Governor of a Welfare State LogDog75 Apr 2025 #62

Meanwhile, the National Leopard Repository is approaching critical levels. Buns_of_Fire Apr 2025 #63

Weasels? Nah. Use Razorbacks. DinahMoeHum Apr 2025 #79

Red states are toast. BradBo Apr 2025 #65

Sorry Sarah, ya shoulda known he was only in it for the money, and you're not on his hand out list. patphil Apr 2025 #66

"Ha ha. Razorback suckers and losers. Ha ha." - Krasnov (R-Felon) BoRaGard Apr 2025 #68

You know how to whistle, don't you Sarah? Abolishinist Apr 2025 #69

No one is exempted Marthe48 Apr 2025 #72

Leopards gotta eat! BluenFLA Apr 2025 #73

Let the Red State pain begin! Martin68 Apr 2025 #74

If the Big One hits the Oregon coast while he's in office CanonRay Apr 2025 #75

Bravo! Great performance by Huckabeast. live love laugh Apr 2025 #77

So "Daddy" Mike just landed in Israel only a few days ago - he's their new Ambassador FakeNoose Apr 2025 #81

Fuck around and find out, Huckabeast. (nt) Paladin Apr 2025 #83

well, Ms. Huck azureblue Apr 2025 #84

But ... But ... Saint Ronnie told us that evul gubmint was always the problem, not the solution! Sky Jewels Apr 2025 #88

The state could always raise taxes tishaLA Apr 2025 #90

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I only got one word for red states: FAFO!! Beacool Apr 2025 #92

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That's a shame Prairie Gates Apr 2025 #98

Each state... Godot51 Apr 2025 #99

Get lacing! samplegirl Apr 2025 #100

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Hit up the churches for the cash. Hassler Apr 2025 #106

Hmm Faux pas Apr 2025 #107

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Huckabeast for sure! oldmanlynn Apr 2025 #118

She smirked and scoffed at states that took FEMA aid DFW Apr 2025 #127

Shocking. Did she not bow down sufficiently? ecstatic Apr 2025 #129