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BlueKota

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34. I apologize too.
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 09:33 AM
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I should know better than to respond emotionally rather than rationally. I was taught better than that.

I get triggered when bullies seem to get away with the vilest behavior, and there seems to be nothing anyone can do to stop it. Yes we were hoping that their party's multiple defeats at the polls, would cause at least some Republican members of the House and Senate, to rethink their blind allegiance to tsf, but they're still marching to his tune, by refusing any compromise to reopen the government.

I know we have a chance at changing that a year from now, but there's a whole lot more damage he can do in that time. I know that's reality, I just can't get the emotional side of my brain, to be okay with the fact that he is being allowed to hurt so many people without being held accountable or facing consequences for it.

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any children that are hungry can derive nourishment from this brilliant legal move worthy of Mighty Merrick Garland thebigidea Saturday #18
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