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H2O Man

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Thu Dec 26, 2024, 12:55 PM

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Aren't there advantages to being pure that outweigh winning elections? Isn't it better to hold grudges that insure future defeats? I mean, if the chip on one's shoulder is pure, doesn't it allow for a sense of moral superiority that makes losing all the more worth-while?

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