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orangecrush

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24. I was never in the military

Reply to purr-rat beauty (Reply #23)

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 08:57 AM

Jun 24

But when I was young, I loved the "Iron Eagle" movies.

I believe the "Chappie" character is very loosely based on Chappie James.

The real man was far more impressive than any movie character.

Treating this mans memory in this fashion is disgraceful.

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