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As long as people throw around some questionable bits of wisdom like it's no big deal, we have the unofficial karma police, aka ‘murderers by words.’ Except murder by words has nothing to with violence, weapons, or blood, which makes the act inherently peaceful, yet brutally powerful.

It’s because the fight is fueled by words, but not by any words. I mean witty, well-argued, and solid arguments that pierce straight through misinformation, fake news, and any other online BS that's so prominent these days. The targets can be anyone from Covid deniers to anti-vaxers to flat earthers and extreme right Trump supporters who support the Capitol riots or similar bursts of terror. And when the words come back, they do so with double the initial power.

Thanks to the prominent corner of Reddit known as the subreddit “Murdered By Words,” the karma evening selection of putdowns, clapbacks, and counter-arguments are in to show that everything you utter in this world can come back to you. Psst! Part 1 of the post with people who got brutally shut down is available here.

#1

You Dense Mother ---!

You Dense Mother ---!

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Beautifully Pointing Out How Jack Doesn’t Know Why A Vaccine Is

Beautifully Pointing Out How Jack Doesn’t Know Why A Vaccine Is

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Previously, comedy writer Ariane Sherine told Bored Panda that when it comes to witty comebacks, they can be both planned and totally spontaneous.

"I've definitely come up with comebacks that are spontaneous. For instance, I told my daughter that if she didn't behave, I'd give her inheritance to a donkey sanctuary. She said, 'You wouldn't,' and I came back, 'You bet your ass!' But though I hadn't used that comeback before, I clearly had knowledge of the pun and might have used something similar in the past."

But not every comeback is equally powerful. The ones that make us thank the lord it’s not us who received them have to be well-timed, super-fast, exceptionally witty, and totally understandable to everyone. If it’s super complicated or said at the wrong time, or worst, in the wrong place, you can get scolded with an agonizing moment of silence.

#4

Dammit George!

Dammit George!

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Troux
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How unusual to actually respect people outside of your own household...?!?!

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Apparently She Was A Raging Dumbass Five Years Ago, Too

Apparently She Was A Raging Dumbass Five Years Ago, Too

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Ray Martin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm very much against violence towards women, but Katie Hopkins might have turned out to be a more worthwhile human being if she'd been punched in the face a little more often for saying things like this.

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#8

Room Temperature Iq Is My New Favourite Insult

Room Temperature Iq Is My New Favourite Insult

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#9

Maybe She's Just Not Getting Any

Maybe She's Just Not Getting Any

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#10

I Proudly Served In The Gay Wars Of '07

I Proudly Served In The Gay Wars Of '07

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#11

All Of A Sudden “Law & Order” Doesn’t Apply?

All Of A Sudden “Law & Order” Doesn’t Apply?

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MRSS
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this chicks reply. This woman was told multiple times to stop or they WILL SHOOT HER!! Just because she was a woman and in the service does not mean she does not need to comply with the law. My niece is retired from the Marines and I would say the exact same thing if she were dumb enough to do what this woman did, thankfully my niece has common sense. It sucks she was killed but she broke into a FEDERAL BUILDING WITH SECRET SERVICE AND POLICE AND MILITARY OFFICERS!!!!

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Pray Away The Gay

Pray Away The Gay

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess it will take another 200 years before idiots understand that you can't "pray the gay away." But "therapy camps" are indeed perfect locations for gay people to meet each other. And it's true: Covid deniers often are homophobes, racists, sexists and white supremacists who also believe in practically every conspiracy theory they can find.

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#13

Such Delicate Snowflakes

Such Delicate Snowflakes

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Naima Ebiche
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kindness is the easiest and the hardest quality depending on who has to show it

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#15

I Think You Will Survive The Vaccine

I Think You Will Survive The Vaccine

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Raven Sheridan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nobody knows what's in a hotdog either, but I bet they've eaten one of those.

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#16

And Now, For Something Not Involving Politics

And Now, For Something Not Involving Politics

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#19

'murica, Heck Yeah!

'murica, Heck Yeah!

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Mohsie Supposie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In America, the customer is expected to pay the workers through tips.

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#20

Hits It Right On The Nose

Hits It Right On The Nose

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Vic
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Morons! Why hide the name? They have put it on a public forum. Everyone should who the person is.

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#21

The Nerve Of The Man!

The Nerve Of The Man!

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Rabbit Carrot
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can’t wait for this guys reaction to Trumps biography then. Sure it’ll be written in crayon and printed on orange paper but that s**t will have a million i’s in it because it’ll be all me, me, me.

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#22

Who Need Vaccine

Who Need Vaccine

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Wendillon
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've said this before but I guess I'll say it again: No thanks, I don't need birth control cause I'm not pregnant.

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#23

The Part About Pilot's Salary Surprised Me

The Part About Pilot's Salary Surprised Me

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Naima Ebiche
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Luxembourg, teachers and most of state essential workers (bus drivers etc) are paid between 4000 and 7000 euro a month. An it’s formidable

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#25

Murdered By The Movement They Were So Eager To Have

Murdered By The Movement They Were So Eager To Have

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#26

It's Simple Logic, And Therefore Completely Unfathomable

It's Simple Logic, And Therefore Completely Unfathomable

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#27

Found In The Window Of My Very Small, Very Red, Upstate NY Town Hardware Store

Found In The Window Of My Very Small, Very Red, Upstate NY Town Hardware Store

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#29

I Wonder If Op Ever Saw That, But Nevertheless

I Wonder If Op Ever Saw That, But Nevertheless

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Isabella R.W.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the fact that the dude has 6.9k upvotes but the person who clapped-back only has 1.1k upvotes is very sad.

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#30

Millennials Are Killing The... Baby Industry

Millennials Are Killing The... Baby Industry

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wandile dludlu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not having a kid until I can afford that little s**t...

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Wendillon
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and not just afford, but be stable enough to give that little s**t a happy home and a good education.

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Carrie Laughs
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's also based on percentages. The percentage of the population having children is lower. The actual number compared to, for example, the 1950s is still way higher.

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James016
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw recently that the minimum wage in the USA has not increased in over a decade.

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I Liquored On
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know a Qanon nutjob with 4 kids who are the most messed up children on the planet. When I told him Im not having kids he got all serious and said I had to breed to so white peopke could continue to outbreed non-whites (spoiler, he didnt say non-whites). He wasnt happy when I pointed out the world population percentage of what he considers white.

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Firefoxy3121
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that's a good thing, less humans, more food for the rest of them

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McSydney
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think minimum wage of less than $10/hour might have something to do with it, as well as many are drowning in college loan debt.

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MiaOokami
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Aromantic cackling* That is right! It is I who shall end the bloodline in my family! And ya know what? I Have three siblings, and there are millions of people in this world who will have children. So f**k off.

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DKS 001
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

or less $. Remember some places minimum wage is still $7.25 / hr

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abby smink
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Additionally, the world is already way overpopulated and there's kids without loving homes

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ZombieGirl
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I refuse to have a biological kid when there are so many other kids who need a home....but it sucks because adopting is so damn hard and expensive to do

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David Beaulieu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, being responsible is a horrible reflection on that generation. If only they would negligently have children before they are ready, to keep the planet overpopulated.

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Daniel (ShadowDrakken)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

$12/hr? Bitch is made! There's folk who would kill for $10/hr in this country.

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JP
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not to mention their crushing, never-ending college debt.

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Ms.GB
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why aren't people having babies, buying diamonds and aren't brand loyal anymore....geez idk maybe because everything in the world costs a ridiculous amount more than it used to....except employees

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Vanta Black
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have other reasons for not having kids: 1) I hate kids, and not even a Jedi master could change how I feel about them. 2) See 1).

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marianne eliza
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

JP Morgan reports that it costs about $250,000.00 to raise a child to age 18. That doesn't include college, bail, lawyers, child support...

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Brandi VanSteenwyk
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For years they were screaming about overpopulating the Earth. Now they are bitching about not continuing to do so. Is there a theme here? Perhaps it's that some people will always find SOMETHING to complain about.

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Rukkia
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not only the cost, but we do have an over population issue. I think we will survive if we have people deciding not to have kids.

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M Kate McCulloch
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In other words - Millennials are more responsible than any previous generation on record.

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Brandy Grote
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

By the time we could afford a kid, I was in menopause. Family line ends here.

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Steve Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most millennials also had to do "Active Shooter Drills" in school and can't fathom brigning children into the f-d up world.

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Lex
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gen Z, here. Childless for multiple reasons, including finances. That's not the only reason, though. I want kids one day, just now is not a good time for kids.

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MELISSA TULLOSS-NOLAN - STUDENT
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

im just straight up not having a kid, ppl aren't machines that need to keep the population up we can have kids if we want to

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somnomania
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'm not having a kid because i have a number of genetic conditions that i don't want to pass on and which would make pregnancy and birth a lot more difficult, plus a family history of several more conditions. also i'm poor and disabled, and also i just don't want kids. :D

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Mickie Shea
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well there sure a lot of kids being born in the south wheree they don't wear condoms or masks

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Michał Jastrzębski
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah, if I cant afford to raise that kid while providing him/her with all that is needed, im not having it. I'd consider myself at fault for not giving the kid all they need, and I'd say im unfit to be a parent if I did have one despite not earning enough.

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JD Lee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Screw rent & wages. It cost over $25,000 to have a baby in 1993. $35,000 by 1996. Ask me how I know - You can’t bi**h about low birth rates when people are dying from bladder infections & strep throat due to a broken healthcare system.

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Ian MacFarlane
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The answer to low population growth is to increase immigration. Doh!

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pusheen buttercup
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can not blame anyone of any generation for not having children. However I can see potential problems may occur if you don't want one but do it anyway due to societal pressure. Some people should not be parents, and they don't want to be. Just let those people be happy.

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Kelli Saiz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My oldest just bought his 3rd house, he couldn't have afforded any of the properties if he was married or had children. He and his elderly cat are rocking their new McMansion ( I find it a bit prissy, but hey my son is happy) He's 31 and scheduled a vasectomy for next month. Frankly his body his choice. I don't give a s**t about grandchildren.

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Alex Mont
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Yet that doesnt stop the immigrants from Muslim and south american countries from having multiple children

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Ozacoter
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good generalization. Maybe dont open your mouth if its to be a bigot.

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Perhaps it has more to do with abortion being highly accessible and the millennials being selfish little shits.

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No, rent in SOME places is $1500. Guess what? Life doesn't owe you that. I want a house on south beach. Doesn't mean I deserve it. Is you are trying to support a family on $12 per hour, you've failed at life. Don't like making $12 per hour? Improve yourself so you are more valuable to an employer. Stop with the entitled bullshit.

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#31

Better Hope His House Doesn't Catch On Fire!

Better Hope His House Doesn't Catch On Fire!

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Marie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I wouldn't have been surprised if the firefighters sent a bill in the US...

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#32

They're Complaining About The Wrong Type Of Female Armour

They're Complaining About The Wrong Type Of Female Armour

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Jibek Mechler
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was probably the stupidest complaint about Star Wars I’ve seen, and that’s saying a lot

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#34

How The Turns Have Tabled. Trumper (Red) Gets "Triggered" And Blindly Defends Ashli Babbit

How The Turns Have Tabled. Trumper (Red) Gets "Triggered" And Blindly Defends Ashli Babbit

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Rabbit Carrot
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is absolutely a terrorist. And a douchebag. And now she’s dead. Stupid is as stupid does.

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#35

1) Open Mouth 2) Insert Foot 3) ??? 4) Profit!

1) Open Mouth 2) Insert Foot 3) ??? 4) Profit!

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#36

Red Is An Investor Who Keeps A Doctor On Staff, So You Know He Knows What He's Talking About

Red Is An Investor Who Keeps A Doctor On Staff, So You Know He Knows What He's Talking About

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Jibek Mechler
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously, people should wear masks at flu season. I’ve never been so healthy as I was the last year. When I get sick it can drag out for months (I’m not exactly healthy) and I have disabled friends who could die from a cold. If anything, Corona proved that we should keep in wearing masks and washing our hands, even after it’s over

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#37

Oh Boy, Alanah Pearce Didn't Hold Back

Oh Boy, Alanah Pearce Didn't Hold Back

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#38

Ben Franklin Was A Smart Fella

Ben Franklin Was A Smart Fella

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Frank Ropen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

World population 1820 around 1 billion, 2020 nearly 8 billions. Partly thanks to vaccines.

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#39

I'm Betting Corgis Taste Like Chicken

I'm Betting Corgis Taste Like Chicken

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Wendillon
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why shouldn't we pay people to exist? None of chose to exist, we were all forced into life whether we wanted it or not if you really think about it.

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#41

It's My God-Given Right To Spit On Other People

It's My God-Given Right To Spit On Other People

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Raven Sheridan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Be gentle. You can't expect a person such as this, to strain the few brain cells they actually possess by thinking, do you?

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#42

Chinese Government Celebrates Their Human Rights Accomplishments

Chinese Government Celebrates Their Human Rights Accomplishments

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

👉 The entire f*cking west of China is a political mess. (edit)👉Just look at Chinese Traditional Medicine for ONE second.

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#43

Wth Are Light Language And Sacred Geometry?

Wth Are Light Language And Sacred Geometry?

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#44

How Much Could A Private Island Cost, $10?

How Much Could A Private Island Cost, $10?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These people only thrive because other people give them the power. Take that away and they have nothing to offer to society

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#45

Lions Don’t Wear Masks

Lions Don’t Wear Masks

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