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zeemike

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9. But that is what his target audience wants.

Reply to SamKnause (Reply #3)

Fri Apr 17, 2015, 02:56 PM

Apr 2015

Because that is how they are and he reinforces how they feel.
They are basically insecure people and they perceive being an asshole as showing strength...it is common in all bullies.

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