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Ocelot II

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1. In an alternate universe even worse than this one,

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Fri Oct 10, 2025, 11:46 AM

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I wonder how Trump would have responded. Actually I don't have to wonder; I know.

But this was real. As one comment said, it takes a lot to make an old Norwegian choke up. And Machado was truly speechless and clearly understood what the award was all about.

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The moment Maria Corina Machado received the news..her wirds [View all] BlueWaveNeverEnd Friday OP

In an alternate universe even worse than this one, Ocelot II Friday #1

He sounded as though he might cry as he was telling her WhiteTara Friday #2

Wonderful! markie Friday #3

Welp, since it turns out she's a MAGAt, could be said she's his shadow recipient. UTUSN Friday #4

She's nothing of the kind. While there are others I'd rather had received the award, Ocelot II Friday #5

Well, in my usual superficial way, the couple of tidbits I've seen this A.M. are that UTUSN Friday #6

Adding, that she supports KRASNOV's sinking fishing boats? UTUSN Friday #7

The "fishing boat" meme is kind of silly IMO EX500rider Friday #8

I'm always gratified to draw out the more extensive knowledge and experience of others, thanks! UTUSN Friday #9

Fin Razer looks like our first boat years ago. tavernier Friday #10