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It was not in his best interest to have the country's interests in mind at that time.

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It actually seems to be two different quotes mashed together.

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Mo wouldn't let us watch Love American Style because the Catholic Church said it was sinful.

I could seek it out now on some streaming service to see what I missed, but I bet it was stupid as fuck.

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It's also something he might want to quit saying, unless he wants us to think he's out of touch. If he needs a hip quote to connect with teh youngzz, I suggest this gem from Urkel:"Cheating is like wearing your grandmother's underpants. Sure, it may cover your hiney, but if you make a habit of it, you've got a serious problem."

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"I don't wanna be 'fine' so long ago!"

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Too slowly.

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"Barking clown" is kind of strange too. Ever actually seen one?

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Hur, hur, duh hur de durrrr I kin fart and flick boogers at the same time. (I felt the level of discourse drop sharply, thought I'd raise it a bit).

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You overheard her because she wanted everyone to:)

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Ah Billy boy is the best! I pretty much gave up reading fiction after Idoru, which is still not as good as Neuromancer.

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This is the correct version.

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ISWYDT!

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I think he's conflating carnival barker with clown there.

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thanks for that - you sure raised the tone

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Just don't eat your ammo.

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S.O.P. for totalitarian parties. The Bolsheviki did it, and so did the Nazis. Also the antebellum Southern Democrats, for that matter, and their spiritual descendants in the Union of South Africa the Nasionale Party (NP).

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