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QueerDuck

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9. It's not a theory, it's a fact.

Reply to leftstreet (Reply #8)

Wed Nov 12, 2025, 03:17 PM

11 hrs ago

To believe otherwise is fantasy. That's probably a very divisive issue that would motivate the "righties" to come out in full force. These folks will never vote for or support what's good for their own best interests. We've seen this play out time and again.

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