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[–] Treczoks 54 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Even though he was under oath, does anyone actually believe this? I mean, except MAGA hats, of course.

[–] Gradually_Adjusting 76 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The only possible takeaway for me on the face of it is that at some point he nearly caused a nuclear Holocaust.

[–] FlyingSquid 35 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] Heisme 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ah the good times, was this before or after he saluted one of their generals?

“Not here you idiot, you’re going to blow your cover!… fuck now we have to act like we’re mad to keep up appearances.”

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I, for one, was wondering if it was after the passive aggressive tea session that was "Why would Kim Jong-un insult me by calling me 'old'? I would never call him 'short and fat'? Oh well, I try so hard to be his friend..."

[–] Gradually_Adjusting 5 points 1 year ago

Ah yes, now I remember. Simpler times.

[–] FlyingSquid 13 points 1 year ago

No, of course not, that's what makes it so amusing. Who would believe that utter horseshit unless you worship him like a cult leader?