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applegrove

(129,475 posts) Sat Nov 29, 2025, 10:26 AM Saturday

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Is this intentional? I think so. Just like the Great Gatsby [View all]

night at Mar a Lago when the Government shutdown was making people go hungry. They teach. They teach sadism.

Could any of these people be more tone deaf? My my myâ€¦
When does the â€œLet Them Eat Cakeâ€ moment happen? It wasnâ€™t during the shutdown with that opulent orgy of food. Betting this wonâ€™t be it either. Will it take photos of people starving here in America to jar those who have yet to turn against him?
— Bock Sam (@bocksam.bsky.social) 2025-11-29T14:09:58.720Z

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Is this intentional? I think so. Just like the Great Gatsby [View all] applegrove Saturday OP

In Gatsby, I was struck by the contrast between the old/new rich and no_hypocrisy Saturday #1

The irony is that for all that, we had a better Thanksgiving dinner underpants Saturday #2

Is that fried fish cakes? haele Saturday #3

I can't make it out. The corn bread is like thrown on for filler. underpants Saturday #5

It's also plated poorly. haele Saturday #6

Gold baby gold. underpants Saturday #7

It's not accidental. 58Sunliner Saturday #4

Imagine being such a shitty person that you're a member/guest in that room. n/t flvegan Saturday #8

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