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PatSeg

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17. Yeah, the party of 'small government'

Reply to magicarpet (Reply #1)

Thu Mar 28, 2024, 06:15 PM

Mar 28

wants less government when that government interferes with them and their objectives, but they want to control everyone else. They've been selling the same old BS for decades and the base keeps buying it.

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SHOCKING Leaked Video: GOP Discusses Executing Rape Victims, Banning IVF [View all] Shell_Seas Mar 28 OP

This is from the - Less Government Intrusion... magicarpet Mar 28 #1

Yeah, the party of 'small government' PatSeg Mar 28 #17

I say markodochartaigh Mar 28 #24

Ah yes, the world would be a better place PatSeg Mar 28 #30

I read a dystopian sci fi story wherein ejaculation without intent to procreate is a capital crime. Marcuse Mar 28 #2

Wonder Katcat Mar 28 #11

As Monty Python taught us, every sperm is sacred. TheRickles Mar 28 #28

They think they themselves are God Himself bucolic_frolic Mar 28 #3

As have far too many Christians over the centuries. Biophilic Mar 28 #5

Their god "tells" them what is right and wrong. Delmette2.0 Mar 28 #6

This! Joinfortmill Mar 28 #15

..when they discuss what happens if womans life is in danger..still no abortion BlueWaveNeverEnd Mar 28 #29

People better wake up. yardwork Mar 28 #4

Not so much "shocking" as "entirely predictable" Orrex Mar 28 #7

Fuck everyone of those ignorant people in that room. SamKnause Mar 28 #8

Coming to a GOP election near you! Are you listening Montana????? Ford_Prefect Mar 28 #9

Do they also want to hang black folks for talking to white folks, like they used to? twodogsbarking Mar 28 #10

Not just talking, "Reckless Eyeballing" was an actual thing JoseBalow Mar 28 #18

If they get in charge, those screws will get turned too. JHB Mar 28 #22

Misogyny runs very deep in Texas dlk Mar 28 #12

Enough! Vote. Joinfortmill Mar 28 #13

The entire GOP party has become radicalized extremists. Vote them all out. Hermit-The-Prog Mar 28 #14

Question? liberalgunwilltravel Mar 28 #16

You cannot be a republican unless you are sadistic. Mr. Evil Mar 28 #19

Gawd's law? Which freaking Gawd? Vishnu? paleotn Mar 28 #20

Pretty amazing. Old Crank Mar 28 #21

The Handmmaid's tale is coming true. Handler Mar 28 #23

Texan here and not surprised. Sure is going to be a shock to him when he finds out Republicans flying_wahini Mar 28 #25

Texass Republicans are pining for those days Hassler Mar 28 #26

Boy they sure like to bring death into it. calimary Mar 28 #27

The Texas Taliban emulatorloo Mar 28 #31

Moral of Story: DON'T Trust Texas Republicans! Vogon_Glory Mar 28 #32