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maxrandb

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6. NO! Decency used to be a "majority" in America

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #5)

Fri Nov 14, 2025, 06:20 AM

Nov 14

Asshats like Donnie Dipshit and his ilk have always existed. Society just rarely gave them political power and a platform.

I blame social media. It makes us all behave like we are in our safe, steel reinforced cars when someone cuts us off, or goes slow in the fast lane.

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Remember when elected officials and their spokespersons wouldn't dare talk like this in public? [View all] tblue37 Nov 14 OP

Maga. Take away their insults and they have nothing left Walleye Nov 14 #1

That's the truth! 2naSalit Nov 14 #3

"Talk about lowering the level of discourse!" J_William_Ryan Nov 14 #2

And the "Grab them by the p..." MyOwnPeace Nov 14 #4

Decency used to be an American value. Irish_Dem Nov 14 #5

NO! Decency used to be a "majority" in America maxrandb Nov 14 #6

Americans now adore psychopaths with no moral core. Irish_Dem Nov 14 #7

Swearing in public demonstrates a weak and feeble mind PJMcK Nov 14 #8