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7. Yep, people underestimate the power of bullying.

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 12:37 AM

Apr 2025

Many like to think of themselves as strong. But that only holds up if norms hold up. Bullies know how to violate norms and get people to cave.

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Recommended. H2O Man Apr 2025 #1

The Trump Crime Family's extortion racket dalton99a Apr 2025 #3

Yes and the problem is, it frequently works for him. Self Esteem Apr 2025 #4

Yep, people underestimate the power of bullying. radius777 Apr 2025 #7

Some choose to fight back Dan Apr 2025 #5

Your next post will be 4500! LittleGirl Apr 2025 #6

A psychopath. C Moon Apr 2025 #8

It's called the 'shakedown'. Bribes must be paid or ...else... Bread and Circuses Apr 2025 #9

Except the mob doesn't want economic collapses Meowmee Apr 2025 #10