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tanyev

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4. I never used to understand why authoritarian countries

Reply to BaronChocula (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2024, 08:05 PM

Aug 9

bothered to hold sham elections in which the dictator won with 98% of the vote. The rest of the world knew it was a sham—why bother? But now I get that the sham election is held purely for an audience of one. The pathetic needy narcissistic dictator whose ego must constantly be stroked.

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BREAKING: Trump leads in new John Barron poll 184773% [View all] BaronChocula Aug 9 OP

This is legit! BrianTheEVGuy Aug 9 #1

Oh damn! BaronChocula Aug 9 #3

"John Barron polling had the best people. Big strong men with tears in their eyes. struggle4progress Aug 9 #2

I was in a helicopter with Hannibal Lecter BaronChocula Aug 9 #5

You forgot the 'Sir' FirefighterJo Aug 10 #13

I never used to understand why authoritarian countries tanyev Aug 9 #4

It's a pretty weak ego boost BaronChocula Aug 9 #7

Yes, yes. The JBVIME poll is 1000% accurate and has an A ++++++++++++ rating on Rasmussen. Gaytano70 Aug 9 #6

😂😂😂 malaise Aug 9 #8

BIG IF TRUE!!!!!1!!!1! Coexist Aug 9 #9

He got excited when he was told, "polled jerseys" were included. Onthefly Aug 9 #10

BWAH! - thanks! UTUSN Aug 9 #11

That's Marge Innovara central scrutinizer Aug 9 #12

LMAO! Good stuff, Baron. 11 Bravo Aug 10 #14