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utherpendragon

(24 posts) Wed Mar 11, 2026, 11:25 AM Wednesday

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I love the opening sentence:

A police officer and former police officer
who sued
and sought a court order
to hang the (the? not "a"?) plaque
honoring members of law enforcement
who defended the U.S. Capitol
during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot
have asked a judge
to allow their civil lawsuit (what as their lawsuit about?)
to proceed.
I think I need a Brioschi.

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Why do you need an Italian mathematician?... MiHale Wednesday #1

It's also a heartburn remedy. highplainsdem Wednesday #3

Looks like fairly clear writing to me. It's "the" plaque because it's a specific plaque, already created. highplainsdem Wednesday #2