The Tactical Timmy/military LARPing stereotype exists for a reason, as does the Boomer/Fudd stereotype and the Bro Vet stereotype. What I would say to everyone is “Let people enjoy things.”
Guntroversy: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
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The Spanish Civil War As Historical Precedent for Syria
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That’s just like your opinion man
That’s just like your opinion man. That’s sometimes the best response, for many reasons. Things don’t always have to be a point of contention.
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