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1. The cruelty is the point. Demoralize and terrify the population.

Fri May 8, 2026, 08:05 AM

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Become docile and obedient like in China and Russia.

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The cruelty is the point. Demoralize and terrify the population. Irish_Dem Friday #1

Floggings will continue until morale improves...nt Wounded Bear Friday #8

This is beyond the pale cruelty. Diamond_Dog Friday #4

Happy Mothers' Day, MAGA style. 😡 Tanuki Friday #5

I'm reminded of the old adage... GiqueCee Friday #6

America has a new Dalit caste BeneteauBum Friday #7

Zero humanity. This is the Asshole Administration SpankMe Friday #9

There will be accountability for this. Joinfortmill Friday #10

If all the popsdenver Friday #11

Are they Katcat Friday #12

I just saw this bdamomma Friday #13

THIS malaise Friday #14