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Free Chat Friday Thread - Politics

Free Chat Friday Thread - Politics


Free Chat Friday Thread

Posted: 14 Jan 2022 08:57 AM PST

It's finally Friday! That means it's time to sit back, drink some soju, argue about the best pro wrestler (it's Tiger Millionaire), and talk about whatever your heart desires*.

*As always remember to follow our civility rules and save any meta commentary for our modmail. Additionally, please keep chat non-political - we want to keep these threads light and off-topic.

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Posted: 14 Jan 2022 09:36 AM PST

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Posted: 14 Jan 2022 06:06 AM PST

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Posted: 13 Jan 2022 08:12 PM PST

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Posted: 14 Jan 2022 06:25 AM PST

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Posted: 14 Jan 2022 10:58 AM PST

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Posted: 14 Jan 2022 05:31 AM PST

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Posted: 14 Jan 2022 10:25 AM PST

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Posted: 14 Jan 2022 08:33 AM PST

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Posted: 14 Jan 2022 12:54 AM PST

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Posted: 14 Jan 2022 06:34 AM PST

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Posted: 14 Jan 2022 09:38 AM PST

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Posted: 14 Jan 2022 08:47 AM PST

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Posted: 14 Jan 2022 06:12 AM PST

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Posted: 14 Jan 2022 03:59 AM PST

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