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groundloop

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8. My country is now a giant protection racket

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 23, 2025, 09:24 PM

Jul 23

"Gee, nice (university / business / country / city) you've got there. It'd be a shame if sumthin' happened to it."

Very few have the guts to stand up for themselves against the tRump crime family.

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Columbia Agrees to $200 Million Fine to Settle Fight With Trump [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 23 OP

More money that will go into Trump's pocket. Irish_Dem Jul 23 #1

Pay to whom? markodochartaigh Jul 23 #2

Shame on you Columbia kimbutgar Jul 23 #3

Yes, the money should be going to the alleged student victims, not the government. SunSeeker Jul 24 #11

"Columbia gives up hundreds of millions of dollars after extortion by Trump thugocracy." Fixed it. highplainsdem Jul 23 #4

Of course any anti-Muslim/anti-Arab activities will moniss Jul 23 #5

Oh, swell. (nt) Paladin Jul 23 #6

JFC! I'm so glad my daughter didn't go there. Buddyzbuddy Jul 23 #7

My country is now a giant protection racket groundloop Jul 23 #8

Sounds more every day that we have a Godfather and extortion money is seen as normal Blue Full Moon Jul 23 #9

OMFG SunSeeker Jul 24 #10

when and if the orange asshole gets out of office... Javaman Jul 24 #12

It's a wonder it wasn't earmarked for his em...Presidential Library that will never be built Bengus81 Jul 24 #13

And who says bullies don't win. republianmushroom Jul 24 #14

"Carefully crafted" GenThePerservering Jul 24 #15