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hlthe2b

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11. meh... meaningless platitude. Much like RW fundies getting upset over the performance of "Imagine"

Reply to Klarkashton (Original post)

Fri Jan 10, 2025, 04:11 PM

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in the National Cathedral for Pres. Carter's funeral. Sometimes words (or lyrics) have dual meanings and they are not always something to get bent out of shape about.

Still, if I had my druthers about any use of "God" in what Merchan ended with, it might have been "may God have mercy on your soul!"

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"godspeed" WTF is this bullshit? [View all] Klarkashton Friday OP

? H2O Man Friday #1

Thats what judge Merchan said to Trump drray23 Friday #2

Thanks! H2O Man Friday #7

Maybe it was meant as hurry up and meet your maker... surfered Friday #3

best answer IA8IT Friday #6

The only two times I remember hearing that phrase Glorfindel Friday #4

Yes today at trumps sentencing farce. Klarkashton Friday #5

Same thing I brought up. StarryNite Friday #8

It sometimes is used sarcastically...like you're wishing a total loser "best of luck." nt allegorical oracle Friday #9

I have the feeling it was meant to be sarcastic choie Friday #10

Yes. Sorta like southernors saying "bless his heart." brush Friday #16

meh... meaningless platitude. Much like RW fundies getting upset over the performance of "Imagine" hlthe2b Friday #11

I would have been happier had he said, "Well bless your heart." StarryNite Friday #12

I would have been happier if he said,"FIFTEEN YEARS!" Conjuay Friday #13

I agree! StarryNite Friday #19

I'm surprised that judge didn't follow it up with a chorus Klarkashton Friday #15

Or Hail to the Chief StarryNite Friday #20

Similar. Altho' as a southerner, I've actually meant it when I said it. Like when a allegorical oracle Friday #17

Yes, it can be meant sincerely as well. StarryNite Friday #21

I think it means "No harm, no foul." dchill Friday #14

maybe be should check the judge's bank accounts every now and then... nt msongs Friday #18