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The Republic at 250. Happy 4th of July
#250 The small man’s idea of strength is to stand above the law. The grown citizen’s idea of strength is to be strong enough to live under it.
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#250 The small man’s idea of strength is to stand above the law. The grown citizen’s idea of strength is to be strong enough to live under it.
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Activism
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Satire
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#commonsense Beaverton proposes simple budget for simple folks.
Satire
#2026 Beaverton for Lt. Governor, Second in Command. First in Common Sense
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Satire
#russia Our OPSEC is atrocious on Trump's watch. - Admin ExSquid
Americans didn’t just declare independence. They rejected the idea that one man could sit above the law, rule by whim, and treat the government like his personal property. #MAGA #Liberty1776 #NoKings
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#bluepill There is nothing strong about needing a vulnerable group beneath your boot so you can feel tall.
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#veterans Do not make veterans pay for veterans' benefits. - Admin ExSquid
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#bluepill You are not owed a partner. You are capable of becoming someone worth choosing. Those are not the same thing, and the distance between them is entirely yours to cover. Get started.