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MBS

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8. Sure, but IMO, it's precisely the authoritarianism that's pathological.

Reply to zaj (Reply #2)

Sun Aug 18, 2019, 01:17 PM

Aug 2019

. . especially when they shamelessly mischaracterize their authoritarian (that is, anti-constitutional, fundamentally anti-American) actions and priorities as "fair," "democratic," and "patriotic." Orwellian distortion of the founding principles of our country.
As you said, words matter.

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Judicial watch now after Montgomery County (MD) voter rolls [View all] MBS Aug 2019 OP

Judicial jerkoffs.... Historic NY Aug 2019 #1

Agreed! n/t MBS Aug 2019 #5

It's authoritarian, not pathological... #wordsmatter zaj Aug 2019 #2

Sure, but IMO, it's precisely the authoritarianism that's pathological. MBS Aug 2019 #8

It's not mental illness (which is an excuse)... zaj Aug 2019 #9

I agree that it's a deliberate strategy. n/t MBS Aug 2019 #10

CUTE! I'm registered there, live there 'officially,' elleng Aug 2019 #3

That's the kind of stuff they will find and this will quietly go away Fullduplexxx Aug 2019 #6

I expect you're right, elleng Aug 2019 #7

Kick and recommend for visibility. bronxiteforever Aug 2019 #4