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littlemissmartypants

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3. And then ceremoniously stripped of the awards...

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Apr 29, 2025, 03:21 PM

Apr 29

Which wouldn't surprise me in the least.

Of course, these ladies more than deserve the recognition. It's a shame it has to come from this Nazi administration.

I hope you're having a good day, BRDS.

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And then ceremoniously stripped of the awards... littlemissmartypants Apr 29 #3

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