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You know the feeling. You get into an argument with someone, the two of you are going at each other back and forth, and they get you so riled up that you suddenly can't think of a good comeback until long after the fight is over.

There's actually a French term for this called l'esprit de l'escalier. It describes the feeling you get when you come up with the perfect reply after the fact.

We've all been there. It's devastating.

So let's take a moment and pay our respects to and celebrate the really good comebacks—the ultimate expressions of wit and cleverness. Taken from the appropriately titled subreddit r/MurderedByWords, here are some of the best ways people have ended their disagreements.

#2

Deutscher Patriotismus vs. American Patriotism

Deutscher Patriotismus vs. American Patriotism

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"Educate Your Self"

"Educate Your Self"

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That’s A Stupid Reason To Ban Transgender People

That’s A Stupid Reason To Ban Transgender People

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Foxxy (The Original)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What does being transgender have to do with trust. Makes no sense to me.

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Louise B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree, I'm always suspicious of someone who has such a keen interest in other people's body parts. Creepy as.

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Kathryn Baylis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the midst of battle, I really don’t think any bigot is going to refuse to let a transgender person save their life. Or any other LGBTQ person. Or a POC. Or a woman. I mean, they could, but then they’d die. A Hobson’s Choice.

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

This entire assumption that gender, sexual orientation or other private, personal traits negatively affect everyone and everything around the "different duck" is one of the stupidest and most-backwards concepts that haters have created and nurtured over the past 50+ years. The complete lack of common sense it must take for someone to even begin to find truth in the concept is mind boggling. And if people lack the common sense to correctly assess something so obvious, the world really is becoming more scary by the minute.

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Truth Monster
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My concern is that people who are transgender are at a much higher risk of suicide, and sending them into combat may be the worst idea ever, as adding a high risk for PTSD on top of that would send the rates soaring even higher than they are, in my opinion. However, if a trans person wishes to serve in the military, I salute them.

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Sky Render
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What I wouldn't give to see some of these trans-haters forced into a good hour of introspection to find out why they're actually so determined to hate people that have found happiness in who they really are...

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Ambar Sanchez Cuello
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what does being trans have to do with trust, while I'm at it what does your gender have to deal with trust?!

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Blue of the yams
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fact that you don't trust trans people is your problem and not trans people's

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

They used to say the same thing about women, and the Irish, and black people, and gay people... Wasn't true then, isn't true now

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Billy The Kid
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I were in the army I wouldn't give a fk who or what you are. I will be watching all backs and expect them to be watching mine. If i was rushed into hospital for major surgery and the only surgeon available was gay, there is no way im going to refuse.

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Noemie Houtekie-N'Da
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What I don't like is a man trans woman athlete entering a womans sports team.

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Axolotl King
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I kind of agree with this one. I'm all for people being trans and stuff but when a person is born a male regardless of their actual gender, it gives them a physical advantage in the sport. I don't think they should be forced to compete against guys but it takes away an opportunity for girls if that trans woman has that physical advantage. Even then I don't really mind if like, a trans girl plays on the girls soccer team in middle school but when it comes to professional stuff especially if related to college scholarships it shouldn't be allowed IMO. I'll say again I support trans people but it creates an unfair playing field :/

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Cursed quoter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, if you can't trust someone to save you if they are trans, You deserve to just die.

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Noel Benavente
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so acording to this guy the transgender pass the whole training, then is sent to war on a dangerous mission that might end up in a "life or death situation"... and yet his mate does not trust him/her..

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Paige Garberding
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd trust a transgender soldier before I'd trust a bigoted soldier of any stripe. Won't see transgenders persecuting and assaulting imaginary enemies based on ignorance.

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Julie Hoecherl-Grobner
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The entire reason is the same type 1 diabetics aren’t allowed in the military. In a combat zone medications like insulin and hormones may not be available. A shortage could cause severe reactions. Not everything is a phobic reaction. It’s as simple as that.

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Michael Beswick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are legitimate reasons to ban transgender troops in the frontline in certain situations, but it has nothing to do with trust. If someone needs to medication that can't be guaranteed in the situation, then it wouldn't be possible for a to be deployed there. Another possible reason would be based how the enemy would treat a soldier should they be captured. In some regions a captured trans soldier could be far more likely to subjected to torture or death, so the risk to them may be unacceptable.

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Marky Mark
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not falling for that 'show me your d**k' trick again....

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

The only thing that comes to mind is stupid...as in DJ and others like him took the term 'switching teams/swapping sides' to literally mean half way through they jumped to the other side, and in combat they don't want their people to suddenly stand up and run across the field and start shooting in the other direction, because I mean if you can't be happy with what you are born with, who is to say that you won't suddenly give up all your countries values, the country you were fighting for, because you know the other sides uniforms may be prettier and or they get better discounts at Sephora (all this of course is a joke, but honestly my brain just went straight to stupid and got this, because small minded people only think small minded reasons for anything, they do not understand this is the hardest decision anyone could make, it takes strength, integrity and a lot of personal value)

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Full of Giggles
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait.. the comeback doesn’t make sense. If Brian is trans, he wouldn’t have a d**k. He was born Brianna.

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Axolotl King
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's the point, supposedly the trans soldier would need to be born male to be trusted, so if he didn't have a d**k then there's "no trust"

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Glen Stanley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Obviously you have never been combat, who you trust is all important.

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Bernardita Valdés
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2 years ago (edited)

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The fastest way transphobic ppl can be sure that the other person isnt transgender is by askin them to show them their genitals. Legal papers and ids can be changed, and u can get a gender reasignment operation, so the transphobics can still be wrong. So basically, transphobics are pervs for always being concerned about the other ppls genitals.

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Russian Otaku
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2 years ago

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As a veteran I'm all for such troops better to send them to the front and save the lives of real people and soldiers

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Bill
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2 years ago

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But troops on medication are non deployable so the Trans soldier would still be stateside not in the fight.

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Terran
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2 years ago

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Ah yes, American liberals making the world a better place by allowing transgender people to join the army, so that they can also participate in their global terrorism. There is no reason to celebrate transgender troops, or any troops for that matter.

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Mario Gonzalez
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2 years ago

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There is no reason to "ban" diabetic troops either then. Or HIV+ troops.

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Ben Smith
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2 years ago

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Why is Demi Levato even commenting on it in the first place?

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Fus
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2 years ago

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Because transgenders were joing the military so the military pays for their transition. Here's the kicker. Whilst undergoing their transition, listen carefully, THEY ARE NOT BATTLE READY. AND THAT IS THEIR FIRST JOB. TO BE BATTLE READY AT ALL TIMES. Got it?

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Leo Domitrix
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In what deluded universe do you think people join the military to pay for the transition surgery/treatment? For real? Knowing the hatred they'll face from armchair Rambos, the harassment from the people meant to watch their backs, too.... No.

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Anti Vaxxer Pretends To Be Educated

Anti Vaxxer Pretends To Be Educated

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Stephanie Did It
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And polio, measles, pneumonia, diptheria, influenza? Oh and that pesky Bubonic Plague. A healthy gut sure worked there.

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Just Try Not Being Straight For Awhile

Just Try Not Being Straight For Awhile

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember this from a few weeks ago! After all, ii did say I wanted to, given its a brilliant comeback :D

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#8

This Comeback Belongs In The Hall Of Fame

This Comeback Belongs In The Hall Of Fame

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

Seems like for some people the concept of consent is a pretty hard one to grasp...

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#9

In The Interests Of Public Safety

In The Interests Of Public Safety

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Bye Bye Trash!!

Bye Bye Trash!!

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He himself is both a boob and an ass. If he can find a like minded friend they'd make an interesting pair 😂

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#13

Honestly, You're Not Important Enough To Be Microchipped

Honestly, You're Not Important Enough To Be Microchipped

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

I ask again...why would they give us FREE microchips with our vaccinations? If they wanted to microchip us you'd better believe they're going to make us pay for it too.

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"I Don’t Understand Marches"

"I Don’t Understand Marches"

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

How does Tomi still have a job? I feel like I could write a bloody book about the moronic things I've seen from her on this website alone...Did she just never learn how to think...or at the very least google...before she speaks/posts?

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Your Bigotry Is Showing

Your Bigotry Is Showing

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Toujin C'Thlu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stuff like this also shows how mentally stuck in the past conservatives are. They honestly think scenes like this will actually scare people as much it scares them.

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#16

America, F**k Yeah!

America, F**k Yeah!

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Foxxy (The Original)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's sad that someone let alone a child needs to do this. This is a government and school funding issue.

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Babies Are Not A Plaything

Babies Are Not A Plaything

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

Regardless of context, I think the reply was justified. As someone who can't have kids, I am sick to the back teeth of people asking me when and why we don't have kids. Mind your own business.

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$10 To Clean The Bathroom?!

$10 To Clean The Bathroom?!

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

7 out of ten dollars? Smh is that really what they think? I pay around 19-21% and get a lot of it back in tax credits. Do you think it's the 'ism' that makes ppl think socialism is communism? We could always try calling it socialocracy

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Let's Blame Children's Knees For Making Men Uncomfortable

Let's Blame Children's Knees For Making Men Uncomfortable

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do they not filter out the weirdos who apply to be teachers? Or are they just good at hiding it?

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#22

God Is A White Man

God Is A White Man

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Nikki Sevven
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funny, I've read the Bible many times, and have yet to come across the chapter and verse where God mandates that white men be in the majority. Anyone?

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#23

America Was Not Started By Protestors!

America Was Not Started By Protestors!

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Who Knows What They Put In "Food" Anyway?

Who Knows What They Put In "Food" Anyway?

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I heard he apparently was breathing air in those two weeks, so hold ur breath and I'll get back to u asap....

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Jeepers Creepers

Jeepers Creepers

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This, right? Taking strangers pics is not very subtle! Especially this well framed, poor dude. Now I wonder about genders reversed: guy taking picture of young woman with such inference? Well if I find that creepy (which I do), then by all logic this is equally as creepy (which it is)

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#27

There's No Vaccination For That

There's No Vaccination For That

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Gas Pump (Doesn't) Go Brrrrr

Gas Pump (Doesn't) Go Brrrrr

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Perry Sologia
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was a kid working at a gas station, if the power failed, you cranked it by hand. Lot of years ago, mind

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“We Follow Biblical Rules”

“We Follow Biblical Rules”

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

The word “homosexual” wasn’t added into the Bible until 1942. Can we not hide behind religion to excuse our homophobia, thank you.

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Can't Say Much, Can We?

Can't Say Much, Can We?

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Complete Slam Dunk From This Dude

Complete Slam Dunk From This Dude

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