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Old 05-30-2023, 02:08 AM   #1104
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Originally Posted by nik- View Post
Yeah, see I disagree. All he had was barbs. It's easy to throw shots and look clever when you know, and everyone knows, you're never going to matter.
Oh ####, wait...are you not being facetious?

My original joke was about Smith blaming cancer on patients. The idea that Jack Layton played the game and introduced his party's position into the mainstream, and gained traction, is impressive and respectable. Chalking it up and then dismissing it to the fact he knew he was dying and had nothing to lose is...well, diabolical.

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You've jumped the shark here.
I'm not sure that you know what that phrase means.

In spite of dire consequence he continued fighting for what he believed in. Appreciated in that respect doesn't it lend itself towards that idea of sacrifice?
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