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Probatim

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13. There is a select group of people who are permitted free speech.

Reply to markodochartaigh (Reply #8)

Sun Sep 14, 2025, 03:58 PM

20 hrs ago

If you aren't the right color or have the correct social standing or belong to approved groups, those people need to shut the fuck up.

It's fun when you call them on it. The look of dissonance is amazing.

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