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slightlv

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5. I think some of what you're talking about comes from utter frustration...

Reply to drray23 (Reply #4)

Mon Sep 1, 2025, 03:57 PM

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when one side insists on playing by rules in a gamebook that was thrown away decades ago. Is it right? Is it "pure"? Is it ethical? Who the hell can tell in today's world. But we want scrappers who throw away the rulebooks and do unto them what has been done unto us. Try as I might, I can't find fault in that. Losers never win simply by being nice. (shrug)

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Where i substitute teach rhe 4&5th graders learn civics kimbutgar Monday #1

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I really have to wonder Jilly_in_VA Monday #3

I dont think they do. drray23 Monday #4

I think some of what you're talking about comes from utter frustration... slightlv Monday #5

I can understand this viewpoint. drray23 Monday #6

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