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10. Actually this is a textbook case of what authoritarians do

Reply to generalbetrayus (Reply #9)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 10:38 AM

Apr 2026

they apply the law to others but break it themselves. In Ms. Noem's world it would be illegal to do what Mr. Noem did. That mattered yesterday, matters today, and will matter forever more.

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'I Don't Give a Shit What Kristi Noem's Husband Does, I Care About What She's Doing to Everyone Else' [View all] sop Apr 2026 OP

Wow, that was well said. Diamond_Dog Apr 2026 #1

Yes indeed democrank Apr 2026 #3

"Kristi Noem has quite the record when it comes to targeting LGBTQ+ people. sop Apr 2026 #2

Exactly Blue Owl Apr 2026 #4

She's absolutely right, as usual. Whatever Byron Noem gets up to in private Ocelot II Apr 2026 #5

Absolutely spot on! And, as another poster reminded us, Back to Epstein niyad Apr 2026 #6

Exactly how I feel. LoisB Apr 2026 #7

I do care! I want to see people whose self-righteousness and hatred of others, fall down. That's the easiest way to stop Wonder Why Apr 2026 #8

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, sop! This is just another distraction, another sideshow generalbetrayus Apr 2026 #9

Actually this is a textbook case of what authoritarians do dsc Apr 2026 #10

I think his cross dressing explains a lot about Kristi's behavior infullview Apr 2026 #11

She's transferred all that pent up anger and hatred Wednesdays Apr 2026 #16

My only complaint is the twins aren't level. 3Hotdogs Apr 2026 #12

they are upside-down Skittles Apr 2026 #19

Yes. It's the fucking hypocrisy. hamsterjill Apr 2026 #13

I Care, Because I Savor Every Bit of MAGA Hypocrisy. 🎈🤡🎈 ColoringFool Apr 2026 #14

Yes but watching Noem's public humiliation is rather satisfying. She could use a taste of her own medicine. flashman13 Apr 2026 #15

Exactly! mzmolly Apr 2026 #17

I want everyone to stay out of other folks business Keepthesoulalive Apr 2026 #18

Maybe the husband is paying her back Smackdown2019 Apr 2026 #20

Jennifer Welch said it all for me. mdbl Apr 2026 #21

I agree peasant one Apr 2026 #22

Very eloquent MustLoveBeagles Apr 2026 #23