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Old 04-19-2024, 03:43 AM   #452 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by sgtlethargic
"Repatriated self-selecting reparation recipients" needs improvement.
Active voice. Which brings us back to the bumper sticker.

No reparations without repatriation.

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Originally Posted by redpoint5
This explains my comment regarding folks that want something stupid.
In Scott Adams' terms, 'malicious compliance'.

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Originally Posted by sgtlethargic
"the only way I'd ever be for reparations for chattel slavery is if the recipients willingly leave the US."
Bingo. "Go on, take the money and run'.

Want to try children as chattel?
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