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misanthrope

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29. While he has the instincts of a bully, he is missing one component

Reply to Ray Bruns (Reply #10)

Fri Sep 26, 2025, 02:35 AM

Sep 2025

While most bullies are certainly picking on those who are less powerful, I still remember a few in high school who weren't afraid to mix it up with whomever, just to save face. Trump seems the type that would be utterly petrified of any physical altercation whatsoever. I find it difficult to believe he ever played sports.

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Not only a bully but a stupid bully too boot. Ray Bruns Sep 2025 #10

While he has the instincts of a bully, he is missing one component misanthrope Sep 2025 #29

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