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Keepthesoulalive

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30. This is about ego

Reply to edhopper (Reply #29)

Sun Mar 15, 2026, 03:26 PM

3 hrs ago

He could pay far more in taxes than he does but he’s special and only the unworthy should pay for the things that keep this country functioning. All of the tech bros at his inauguration felt special because they could get government contracts and pay nothing in taxes.

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Do people realize that Besos doesn't care edhopper 5 hrs ago #25

Bezos doesn't have to care Keepthesoulalive 3 hrs ago #28

I wasn't directed this edhopper 3 hrs ago #29

This is about ego Keepthesoulalive 3 hrs ago #30

Is THAT all? Not enough. nt jrthin 4 hrs ago #27

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