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walkingman

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3. Rumor here in Texas is that the stench of the GOP here in Texas is attracting the

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 06:31 PM

Yesterday

"New World Screwworm Fly". So until the state can rid itself of these stinking folks the problem poses a threat to not only Texas but the rest of the US.

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Deregulation is literally the reason all this shit is making a comeback after 60 years, so... Karasu Yesterday #4

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A Bit Late squiregeek 11 hrs ago #11