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10. I've always said that if I had to swear in for some big ceremonial office

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 02:31 PM

Jan 1

I would borrow a copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, the origin of Spider-Man, which ends with the moral "With great power comes great responsibility."

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I would have used "Bartholomew And The Oobleck" myself DFW Jan 1 #11

And that is exactly why I would choose that book. DFW Jan 1 #18

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I had an old friend who would have been pleased to hear that. DFW Jan 3 #21

Another official was sworn in using the Torah LetMyPeopleVote Jan 1 #12

They don't even realize there's no requirement to use a Bible Iris Jan 1 #13

the old saying ... DoBW Jan 1 #15

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