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applegrove

(134,076 posts) Wed Jul 8, 2026, 12:36 AM Yesterday

In MAGA/republican world, the word Freedom is understood to mean - "My Freedom to take away Yours." N/T

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In MAGA/republican world, the word Freedom is understood to mean - "My Freedom to take away Yours."

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In MAGA/republican world, the word Freedom is understood to mean - "My Freedom to take away Yours." N/T (Original Post) applegrove Yesterday OP

For decades, the RWers have used "freedom" as an amorphous, shapeshifting trump card when they RockRaven Yesterday #1

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1. For decades, the RWers have used "freedom" as an amorphous, shapeshifting trump card when they

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Wed Jul 8, 2026, 01:19 AM

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don't have a good argument for their position. Like "the bible says so," they think it is something others cannot possibly question or refute. They use it to shut down conversation or analysis of their bad ideas.

Well, they are morons. We are not overawed by a magic word. Their ideas suck, they are dishonest, their morals are deranged, their decisions are foolish, their policies cause harm.

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