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markodochartaigh

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1. "He fought the law and the law won."

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sat Nov 22, 2025, 05:56 AM

Nov 22

What is this mysterious superpower, "law"? How can it be effective against an authoritarian Strong Leader? Is it only available in Brazil, or could we import it to the US?

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Watching Bolsonaro heading to prison [View all] malaise Nov 22 OP

"He fought the law and the law won." markodochartaigh Nov 22 #1

+1,000 malaise Nov 22 #2

I say we should try, but..... lastlib Nov 22 #3

Hope it doesn't take us that long. TickTock Donnie Joinfortmill Nov 22 #4

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