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86. The old guard needs to step aside and let the new generation take the fight to the fascists

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Wed Jan 15, 2025, 08:55 PM

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Playing nice hasn't worked. The other side is the enemy of the nation.

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Truth yellow dahlia Wednesday #73

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She's collecting a big fat paycheck to do it too. BannonsLiver Wednesday #35

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Rachel can't do it alone Wicked Blue Wednesday #27

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