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RockRaven

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1. The deterioration hasn't been rapid. The unmasking of it has been, I suppose.

Reply to sprinkleeninow (Original post)

Mon Mar 24, 2025, 11:11 PM

Mar 2025

This rot has been around, and worsening, for a long time. Those pointing it out were largely ignored and marginalized, because so many just didn't want to admit it or had an interest in keeping up the pretense.

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It's really no surprise how/why our nation has deteriorated thus far, but [View all] sprinkleeninow Mar 2025 OP

The deterioration hasn't been rapid. The unmasking of it has been, I suppose. RockRaven Mar 2025 #1

Yes, that's true. It's just so blatant now and in our faces so to speak. sprinkleeninow Mar 2025 #3

I agree Meowmee Mar 2025 #2

I say yes...to your truthful words. 🤍 sprinkleeninow Mar 2025 #4

The rate of deterioration ThoughtCriminal Mar 2025 #5

Frankly this is exactly what I expected... 8 years ago. unblock Mar 2025 #6

The 63 days feels like 5 years! kimbutgar Mar 2025 #7

I prefer "Astonishing!". BurnDoubt Mar 2025 #8