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JI7

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12. I thought it was just the tattoo

Reply to lapucelle (Original post)

Wed Oct 22, 2025, 11:16 PM

Oct 2025

but these things are worse than the tattoo which maybe could have been excused based on what he said. But not if he has actually said bigoted things himself.

And it's things he said only a few years ago when we were already dealing with the Trump shit.

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His 15 minutes is about up leftstreet Oct 2025 #4

I have a feeling BeerBarrelPolka Oct 2025 #8

I do not care who endorses him. herding cats Oct 2025 #5

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I'm amazed with all that's come out that he thought running was going to work EdmondDantes_ Oct 2025 #9

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apparently too dumb to hire someone to do oppo on himself 1st. mopinko Oct 2025 #11

Right? herding cats Oct 2025 #14

Yes, because there will be Cha Oct 2025 #22

anyone w a brain does their own, 1st thing. mopinko Oct 2025 #23

I thought it was just the tattoo JI7 Oct 2025 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Oct 2025 #13

This dude needs to just drop out already. And anyone that has endorsed him should rescind that endorsement. W_HAMILTON Oct 2025 #15

The man is no 'Progressive'. sheshe2 Oct 2025 #16

Maybe THIS will be where some draw the line... Behind the Aegis Oct 2025 #17

Yeah, it's too much for me anymore--- and I was initially excited by his candidacy Jack Valentino Oct 2025 #21

Cool story bro' oasis Oct 2025 #18

Getting into train wreck territory now. Nixie Oct 2025 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Oct 2025 #20

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