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orthoclad

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5. Again, they don't need a conviction

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 08:15 PM

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just the intimidation. Like all these arrests where the case gets thrown out, the proof ain't the pudding, the fear is.

Hmm. I wonder what law they are breaking with this letter? Can States threaten back? But then it comes down to who has the firepower.

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This message was self-deleted by its author wcmagumba Tuesday #1

Up to this point in time odins folly Tuesday #2

DOJ standared issue usonian Tuesday #3

"Minority Report--2026" (how damned ridiculous) hlthe2b Tuesday #4

Again, they don't need a conviction orthoclad Tuesday #5

Excellent point. applegrove Tuesday #6

Bear with me - I'm not familiar with Kabuki, orthoclad Tuesday #7

Right you are. applegrove Tuesday #8

I guess to expand on what you said it is about pressure points you put on the public. Pressure applegrove Tuesday #10

Yawn newdeal2 Tuesday #9