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Bernardo de La Paz

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1. It's not "of", it's "by". It's "dismantling", not "dismantlement". I'm not expecting dismantling of maga or MAHA soon.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon Sep 15, 2025, 04:47 PM

Sep 15

"dismantlement" is a usage by bloggers who want to appear more erudite than they are. The simple gerund ("ing" ending) is more direct and honest. (Aside: "erudite" is pronounced "er-uh-dite", not "erry-you-dite".)

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Double-Barrel Outrage Watch: The Dismantlements of MAGA and MAHA [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 15 OP

It's not "of", it's "by". It's "dismantling", not "dismantlement". I'm not expecting dismantling of maga or MAHA soon. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 15 #1