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Attilatheblond

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27. Gonna be a whomping big distraction from Jack Smith's little chat to the public.

Reply to turbinetree (Original post)

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 09:55 PM

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Somebody is gettin mighty panicked. Hope he doesn't destroy the world in his next diversion attempt.

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I really hope that after listening to some of the leader's speeches at Davos, Bev54 Tuesday #10

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Every day here on DU IronLionZion Tuesday #22

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Gonna be a whomping big distraction from Jack Smith's little chat to the public. Attilatheblond Tuesday #27

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