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Ben

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« on: June 07, 2024, 01:20:34 PM »
Looks like Canada has their own version of Trump. Comes off like a boss:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1798517372376240244


He seems to have a knack for handling reporters:

https://x.com/i/status/1714290806335689210
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Re: Canadian Politics
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2024, 02:06:34 PM »
Have you not seen him before? He's been slaying like that for months. I just wonder if he's going to also turn out to be a felon.
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Re: Canadian Politics
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2024, 02:20:02 PM »
Quote from: Perd Hapley on June 07, 2024, 02:06:34 PM
Have you not seen him before? He's been slaying like that for months. I just wonder if he's going to also turn out to be a felon.

No, I haven't. I was figuring Canada was a lost cause and was ignoring everything up there.  =D
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Re: Canadian Politics
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2024, 07:02:54 PM »
That clip with the apple was everywhere.
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Re: Canadian Politics
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2024, 09:09:24 PM »
I hadn’t heard of him either, Ben.
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Re: Canadian Politics
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2024, 09:10:00 PM »
So when's his trial and sentencing?
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Re: Canadian Politics
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2024, 10:31:32 PM »
Quote from: Ben on June 07, 2024, 01:20:34 PM
He seems to have a knack for handling reporters:

https://x.com/i/status/1714290806335689210

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Re: Canadian Politics
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2024, 12:18:01 AM »
Those clips piqued my interest.

Were I a Canadian, I'd take a closer look at him - and his past performance - and if I decided he's for real with no big red flags, I'd seriously consider voting for him.
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