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IronLionZion

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6. "hateful thoughts lead to hateful words, which then lead to hateful actions"

Reply to The Grand Illuminist (Original post)

Thu Sep 11, 2025, 08:47 AM

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Completely fair and accurate comment if he had only said this part.

The suggestion that it may be a supporter shooting in celebration was in poor taste of course. That's pretty dumb.

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