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Ms. Toad

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34. I agree - but the video adds a dimension it is difficult to appreciate from prior text versions

Reply to Raven123 (Reply #10)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:04 AM

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He's answering questions, in real time, for 8 hours (with a handful of 10 minute breaks). He is calm, thoughtful, confident, and consistent. He avoids virtually all of their gaslighting tricks, and has a remarkable recall of examples to counter their worst accusations.

Probably not too many will watch it, but I was impressed.

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I agree - but the video adds a dimension it is difficult to appreciate from prior text versions Ms. Toad Thursday #34

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You are right! H2O Man Thursday #26

Perhaps because Jim Jordan is a Republican? Ms. Toad Thursday #23

You are right! H2O Man Thursday #27

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