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Xavier Breath

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28. Pretty much what I came here to say.

Reply to BlueTsunami2018 (Reply #9)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 07:55 PM

21 hrs ago

Most folks live apolitical existences and just go about their days oblivious to all but what directly impacts them. Ignorance is bliss, to coin a phrase.

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no WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #4

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I live in a Democratic area too Iwasthere Yesterday #11

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Pretty much what I came here to say. Xavier Breath 21 hrs ago #28

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If I Could I Would. BBbats Yesterday #18

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Well put Iwasthere 20 hrs ago #31

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