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Dan

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24. I started laughing as I read what you stated...and then,

Reply to Danmel (Reply #22)

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 10:28 PM

Aug 2025

Realized that there is more truth to that statement than I cared to admit.

You’re right, we always make allowances for their misdeeds, as if they are misguided children that will one day find their way. Eventually we had to accept that their is a feature, not a bug.

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Pinwheel NYC pfitz59 Aug 2025 #1

In a very strong Brooklyn accent..... paleotn Aug 2025 #19

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State constitution will need to be amended Danmel Aug 2025 #16

Finally, someone choosing to bring a gun (rather than a knife) to Dan Aug 2025 #18

Usually we bring warm cookies and milk to gunfights Danmel Aug 2025 #22

I started laughing as I read what you stated...and then, Dan Aug 2025 #24

Does that mean Stefinak will be gone by 2026? Renew Deal Aug 2025 #23