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Bluetus

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8. A bully is only effective when people pay attention

Reply to paleotn (Reply #7)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 09:05 AM

11 hrs ago

Trump never had any friends, but now he is losing his audience.

Yes, he still is in a position to do great damage, but everybody has FINALLY figured out that nothing is gained by coddlng him.

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