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3. I have nothing against a well-placed expletive

Mon Mar 23, 2026, 11:52 AM

Mar 23

but their gratuitous use cheapens their argument IMO. Those words lose their ‘punch’ when they’re overused.

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MSNOW and Pod Save America [View all] MineralMan Mar 23 OP

Well, yes. MineralMan Mar 23 #2

I have nothing against a well-placed expletive EYESORE 9001 Mar 23 #3

I don't disagree with that. MineralMan Mar 23 #4