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joshdawg

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7. I don't have a flag pole, but

Reply to LeftInTX (Reply #5)

Sun Sep 14, 2025, 05:14 AM

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if I did, I would not fly the flag at half staff for kirk or any other hate and violence advocate. abbott can go fuck himself. trump as well.

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