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The last couple of days have felt like the fire hose and falsehoods was crank to 11. This might be why.

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[–] MushuChupacabra@lemmy.world 49 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

These are the child molesters that want to know all of your personal information, and to rule over you.

Edit: it is fucking disgusting that the above sounds like hyperbole, when it is merely a statement of fact.

[–] shittydwarf@piefed.social 15 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Their supporters explaining that raping kids isn't actually that bad and why everyone should ignore the Trump/Epstein files:

[–] BossDj@piefed.social 3 points 3 days ago

"Weren't you trying to raid a pizza shop a few years back to protect the children?"

[–] Archangel1313@lemmy.ca 29 points 4 days ago (3 children)

"That doesn't mean they're pedophiles!" - MAGA, probably.

True...but it does mean they have no problem doing business and hanging out with pedophiles. Everyone already knew what he was about...and it didn't phase them.

[–] dickalan@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] Archangel1313@lemmy.ca 4 points 4 days ago

Well, TIL. Thanks, grammar Nazi. Lol!

[–] ClownStatue@piefed.social 7 points 4 days ago

This needs to be added to every news report about anyone named. People knew about the guy for a long time, and they still did business with him because money and line go up.

[–] criss_cross@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

And anyone that claims that they didn’t know should check out the full birthday book. It’s pretty fucking obvious.

[–] itztalal@lemmings.world 5 points 3 days ago

Why do we give the most money and power to child rapists and their protectors?

[–] Kurious84@lemmings.world 2 points 3 days ago

A taint face, a drunk, and a sweaty lizard demon.

[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 9 points 4 days ago

Make them face the wall already. We all know the truth.