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(11,945 posts) Thu Jan 22, 2026, 09:34 AM Yesterday

I'm old enough to remember when Republicans carried around a pocket sized copy of the Constitution, [View all]

…thumping it like the Bible, overwrought that “jackbooted thugs” would come and take your guns.

How times have changed. Today, they’re ok with ICE violating the 4th Amendment, breaking down your door without a warrant, and taking you.

It was all a lie.

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I'm old enough to remember when Republicans carried around a pocket sized copy of the Constitution, [View all] surfered Yesterday OP

Their copies of the Constitution are now hanging in their bathrooms, next to the toilet. Ocelot II Yesterday #1

Makes it handy edhopper Yesterday #2

Oh, The Symbolism Of A Shrunken Constitution. ColoringFool Yesterday #3

My BIL never read his.... n/t Chemical Bill Yesterday #4

They are probably now carrying a copy of the mission statement of the KKK. Much more in keeping with their philosophy. ratchiweenie Yesterday #5

I disagree. Some of them actually believed it. But here's the thing: Vogon_Glory Yesterday #6

Pocket Constitution badgolfer Yesterday #7

I have two of them. OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #8

And wasn't there one that carried around a pocket-sized fetus replica? RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Yesterday #9

Props for photo-ops. Solly Mack Yesterday #10

They carried it but they didn't understand what it means Redleg Yesterday #11