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mr715

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27. Absolutely true.

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Sat May 9, 2026, 01:50 PM

May 9

Although I'd say a prostitute is more accurate.

Politicians are vehicles for policy outcomes, nothing more. None of them should be judged on anything other than their ability to deliver for the people they represent.

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"Idolizing a politician is like believing the stripper really loves you" [View all] niyad May 9 OP

Excellent - I'll remember that as a niyad quote ☮ walkingman May 9 #1

Alas, I cannot take credit for it. Saw it on a t-shirt. niyad May 9 #2

Ya but she really did. SSJVegeta May 9 #3

Snicker!!! niyad May 9 #4

Hers? rubbersole May 9 #5

Mine. At least. Thats what she says. I pay extra child support every time I visit her at the strip club SSJVegeta May 9 #6

Even the redheaded boy who won't stop eating his boogers? rubbersole May 9 #7

They are all in their 20s even tho I met Sugarpie Cookie last month. SSJVegeta May 9 #8

Is that her stage name or was the epidural kicking in when they brought in the name form? rubbersole May 9 #10

....both? SSJVegeta May 9 #11

Jokes aside strippers are a noble profession and pole dancing is a legitimate sport. SSJVegeta May 9 #14

Hmmm...I would like to provide a different perspective. cayugafalls May 9 #19

The customers not so much. Many managers either. SSJVegeta May 9 #24

Are we still talking about dancers or MAGA wives and girlfriends? Buddyzbuddy May 9 #36

I want one. NNadir May 9 #9

A politician? Cirsium May 9 #12

The shirt, not the politician. Politicians are only cheap to buy if you're a billionaire. Billionaire's collect... NNadir May 9 #13

Sad, but true Cirsium May 9 #15

Just google "idolizing a politician t-shirt". Available many places! niyad May 9 #16

So it is. Father's day is in June, a gift idea for my sons, if they should acknowledge Father's day. NNadir May 9 #20

Sounds like a few hints might be in order. niyad May 9 #21

I don't hint. I'm explicit. NNadir May 9 #25

That certainly eliminates confusion. niyad May 9 #26

ROFLMAO! Jacson6 May 9 #17

This catrose May 9 #18

The cashier said "strip down and to the right" By the time I realized she meant my credit card the police were on scene. twodogsbarking May 9 #22

took me a couple of seconds, slightlv May 9 #34

That is a really good one. LoisB May 9 #23

Absolutely true. mr715 May 9 #27

So very true... Now AND then. QueerDuck May 9 #28

Recommendation #101 H2O Man May 9 #29

I dated a stripper pfitz59 May 9 #30

Another variation SocialDemocrat61 May 9 #31

and yet... WhiskeyGrinder May 9 #32

Yep themaguffin May 9 #33

If you get into a romantic relationship with a stripper flvegan May 9 #35

the folk who believe in them "100%" Skittles Sunday #37

Oh my gawd, that's good! Iggo Sunday #38

They both dump you as soon as you give them what they want. Aussie105 Sunday #39

Hear Hear! OldBaldy1701E Sunday #40

You mean she really doesn't love me? Ray Bruns Sunday #41