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Supporters of former President Trump booed and called South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) a “traitor” at a rally in the senator’s home state on Saturday. “Thank y’all for coming. Thank you very much,” Graham said in response to a chorus of boos at the rally for the former president in Pickens, S.C.  “Just calm…

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[–] Coach 26 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Who could have possibly predicted that the angry mob would act like an angry mob?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I for one am shocked, SHOCKED!!!

[–] Nugget_in_biscuit 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh heavens! I can’t deal with this level of SHOCK!

[–] Mikelius 1 points 1 year ago

I do declare, I believe ol’ Lindsay may have a grave case of the vapors. Quick, someone fetch a swooning chair!

[–] onionbaggage 17 points 1 year ago

They're so wrong they've circled back to being right.

[–] ActuallyASeal 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh no! So anyways, how's the weather?

[–] Xanthobilly 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Spacebar 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Lindsey Graham has only one principal that he has ever followed - the demonstrated and unwavering dedication to Lindsey Graham.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

The man is the absolute definition of the word lickspittle.

[–] sarcasticsunrise 6 points 1 year ago

BREAKING NEWS Republicans have no principles whatsoever confirmed. (Unless you happen to be a trans-female athlete, because THAT'S WHAT MATTERS)

[–] bodiesofeverest 5 points 1 year ago

This criminal fucker was able to get 50,000 marks to show up today. This collective cognitive dissonance is fucked up.

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

This guy is such a sack of shit. I hope he just up and falls into obscurity

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

Graham briefly turned against Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. However, he ultimately endorsed the former president’s 2024 White House bid.

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