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8. It never was.

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 10:19 AM

Apr 9

Ridiculing a mad man when he does the right thing and backs down from a dangerous position increases the odds he won't back down next time.

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The TACO Crap Isn't Funny Anymore [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Apr 9 OP

MAGA worships Trump because he......... ProudMNDemocrat Apr 9 #1

Ironically he also hates most of them Buckeyeblue Apr 9 #3

It isn't always funny LeftInTX Apr 9 #2

Nothing about the orange malevolence is funny NewHendoLib Apr 9 #4

;-{)..... Goonch Apr 9 #5

I just lost my appetite for Mexican food FakeNoose Apr 9 #11

It wasn't meant to be funny edhopper Apr 9 #6

Post removed Post removed Apr 9 #13

It's meant to mock, insult and ridicule Trump leftstreet Apr 9 #7

It never was. Ms. Toad Apr 9 #8

Right you are. TACO only goads him on. yorkster Apr 9 #9

It's deeper. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 9 #14

The whole unserious "meme culture" of society now is fucking stupid. Oneironaut Apr 9 #10

It's a little funny he keeps setting deadlines on Tuesdays krawhitham Apr 9 #12