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cachukis

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2. Spot on. We are in a dysfunctional era, as if we aren't
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 08:41 PM
Jan 24

always. Suspect their innocence, financial lure and excitement to lord over the least of their brethren as a salve until reality hits home.
I've envied Dostoevsky's ability to examine the psyche of disparate madness in his characters.
Trying to insert myself into the egos of these ICE men. That they get so pumped to assault any provocation is a tell. Saw a few chase after a protester who launched back at them a can of some gas.
Suspect many of these guys have self esteem issues and a self deprecating vengeance that needs relief. This is their opportunity.
Can't imagine someone who has failed and come back would want to join this crowd.
Today, in itself, is an expose of the difficulties our modern world has come home to roost.
Power is the pursuit of capitalists. Harmony the goal of humanist.
Examination of conscience has lost the confessional.

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