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rubbersole

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18. They're trying to protect themselves from a massive monetary shakedown.
Fri Dec 5, 2025, 01:03 PM
Friday

A preemptive taint hickey designed to make tsf think they like him. Actually, so far it appears to be working. Like Finland giving him an engraved gold bar like the ones stacked up in Ft Knox. Quit pretending class and dignity carry any weight. Save time and energy - just put the shiny object in his lap and go on about your business unimpeded. Like Tim Apple....

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