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bronxiteforever

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18. To the GOP powers that be

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Fri Apr 25, 2025, 05:45 PM

Apr 2025

You are on the wrong side of history if you use the same tactics George The Third did.
Some Declaration of Independence grievances.

“He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.”

“He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people and eat out their substance."

"He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil Power."

“For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offenses:"

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