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niyad

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12. One would hope he knows better. However, why was he saying "we"

Reply to druidity33 (Reply #11)

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 09:19 AM

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if he meant the people in the studio/media? He was including himself, which contradicts the rest of what he said, and, by extension, included us as well. As I said, I expect better from our elected officials.

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