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PatSeg

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9. Yes, that mindboggling thought occurs to me quite often

Reply to myohmy2 (Original post)

Tue Oct 21, 2025, 09:42 AM

Oct 21

Not to mention that the man who is bringing down the world is hardly the charismatic genius I would have envisioned. How can such a barely literate person with no impulse control cause so much damage in such a short period of time?

I have really learned to appreciate what a successful democracy we once had in spite of its many flaws.

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Isn't it amazing... [View all] myohmy2 Oct 21 OP

"...how one person could fuck up the world..." J_William_Ryan Oct 21 #1

As well as Mossfern Oct 21 #2

It is amazing, and the bad thing is he isn't finished. Katinfl Oct 21 #3

"..no one seems to know how to stop the madness." Septua Oct 21 #6

What's really frightening is that... Wuddles440 Oct 21 #7

He has many accomplices malaise Oct 21 #4

I've a feeling that after all is said and done, trump and putin will be considered Torchlight Oct 21 #5

I think you're right PatSeg Oct 21 #10

Really? WmChris Oct 21 #8

Yes, that mindboggling thought occurs to me quite often PatSeg Oct 21 #9