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WarGamer

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23. plagiarizes Barry Goldwater

Reply to moonshinegnomie (Original post)

Sat Feb 15, 2025, 06:16 PM

Feb 15

“Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue.”

Although, just to note... MANY now chant “Extremism in defense of democracy is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue.”

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the maniac just basically said to free luigi..... [View all] moonshinegnomie Feb 15 OP

Nixon - "When the President does it, it's not illegal"... Wounded Bear Feb 15 #1

So pardon Luigi. Bluethroughu Feb 15 #2

He could pardon him for terrorism charges TexasBushwhacker Feb 15 #32

Terrorism is the state charge in this case. LeftInTX Feb 15 #43

If I was on a jury, it would be self defense. Bluethroughu Feb 15 #46

Maybe, but I wonder if he understands Dan Feb 15 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author 2naSalit Feb 15 #9

For cons maybe, cause Luigi ain't getting out of jaill, then prison... brush Feb 15 #40

Another admission of guilt BOSSHOG Feb 15 #4

! LudwigPastorius Feb 15 #5

He who makes up shit FalloutShelter Feb 15 #6

Bwaaaah malaise Feb 15 #14

Had to click to see which maniac. TSF, Eloon, Marjorie Traitor Goon, or others. TheBlackAdder Feb 15 #7

Same here. That's a sad commentary on our predicament, eh? allegorical oracle Feb 15 #24

You know, True Dough Feb 21 #51

He is disgusting Johonny Feb 15 #8

This has always been the twisted logic radius777 Feb 15 #10

LOL, sounds like famous (or infamous) last words n/t AntiFascist Feb 15 #11

Wasn't it John Wilkes Booth that first said that? Girard442 Feb 15 #12

Napoleon Bonaparte, the Internet tells me. Igel Feb 15 #13

Yes. Wilkes-Booth shouted a similar exhortation as he leaped from the balcony. John1956PA Feb 15 #16

Booth's "sic semper tyrannis" fits here nicely. n/t Harker Feb 15 #17

Translation: Thus Always for Tyrants ! Captain Zero Feb 15 #31

+33. n/t Harker Feb 15 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author Captain Zero Feb 15 #34

So... jmowreader Feb 15 #15

Like J 6 BidenRocks Feb 15 #18

That's the way this veteran reads it. liberalgunwilltravel Feb 15 #19

That there stage left Feb 15 #20

Did he take them off tsf's ass long enough to speak? rubbersole Feb 15 #21

Yeah, but Trump's a wee bit light on the saving his country part of the statement. patphil Feb 15 #22

plagiarizes Barry Goldwater WarGamer Feb 15 #23

What about he who destroys his country? n/t birdographer Feb 15 #25

Shocking he would call for his own death. Lucky Luciano Feb 15 #26

Kinda like 'in order to save the village we had to destroy it.' c-rational Feb 15 #27

So if someone harms him, all will be forgiven? BadgerMom Feb 15 #28

To the best of my knowledge Luigi hasn't accomplished anything, except his own fame LeftInTX Feb 15 #29

Funny answer on Bluesky Blue Full Moon Feb 15 #30

However: He who DESTROYS his country... FailureToCommunicate Feb 15 #35

I can't wait until this Orange MF gets his comeuppance. Quanta Feb 15 #36

I'm confused. Hope22 Feb 15 #37

Sounds like an invitation to Disaffected Feb 15 #38

Is he asking to be assassinated? WhiteTara Feb 15 #39

However... Godot51 Feb 15 #41

Is he saying he supports killing millionaires? nt Nittersing Feb 15 #42

"By definition, he who sells out his country does not save it" Uncle Joe Feb 15 #44

FAWK HIM!!!!! a kennedy Feb 15 #45

Os won't pardon him because he targeted part of the billionaire complex etc. Meowmee Feb 15 #47

Is that message specifically about Luigi? Renew Deal Feb 15 #48

Nope. Just the thoughts of someone who thinks LeftInTX Feb 15 #49

Kick ck4829 Feb 21 #50