Michael Phelps Smokes The Bong(?)
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- logicpocket
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http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/150832/14-times-Olympic-gold-med...
So in an effort to make the conversation on this pod a bit more on point I think it is worth reevaluating the nature of this article.We have a tabloid that has published a photo of someone who they claim to be Michael Phelps... smoking a bong. Drudge has put this up in red, front and center on it's page
So, even though DR's headline does state explicitly that it is a CLAIM by paper.
...is it right (even though it's somewhat expected) that a tabloid would infringe upon someone's personal life this way?
...is it right for a site such as Drudge Report to be publishing claims front and center. Would they be doing this as easily if it were a politician accused of treason? Is this simply for increased traffic on his site at the expense of a hard working athlete?
Discuss?
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kramericus
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SUPPORT MICHAEL!
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kramericus
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shhiikaka
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stop hating because history is be made while weed is being blazed...
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shhiikaka
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shhiikaka
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stop hating because history is be made while weed is being blazed...
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shhiikaka
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Packie
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so what? michael phelps smoked weed big deal, it doesn't make him any less of an athlete. marijuana does not give you some superhuman swimming power that made him better than everyone else. and it really doesn't look like him anyway so who cares.
and swimming while you're high = amazing!!! - 1 year ago
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Packie
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queschn_authoritay
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Better living through cannabis! Stand up Phelps! "sure, I smoked weed at a dorm party. So what?" Legalize it.
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queschn_authoritay
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SHAWN_RITTIMAN
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Oh its just salvia everyone!
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SHAWN_RITTIMAN
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davzap
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Marijuana has suffered bad press, its been victimized by the government. Its unjust, what has happened to hemp. Geo Washington was a hemp farmer and pot is good medicine. get it straight.
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davzap
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privateibber
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Yes, we medicate every kid who stands up from his/her chair more than once but then we make laws for what poison we can and can't use. MSG, sugar, caffeine, nicotine...geeze. Why is pot banned anyway? I know it sounds stupid but I really don't know that history.
Reefer Madness films? What did it? Why didn't it become like beer? Just asking. - 1 year ago
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privateibber
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privateibber
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pot is bad. Mass mind numbing through advertising is good. (sarcasm)
I have to say that I like the people who post on such a story. At least we are not judging one another.
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privateibber
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fun_size
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Thats a sick bong. Probably paid for it with a fraction of all his sponsorship money.
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fun_size
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SHAWN_RITTIMAN
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He shouldn't worry about endorsements....RooR waterpipes will pay him dearly to use that pic in their adds!
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SHAWN_RITTIMAN
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Ekram
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I REALLY dont see the big deal. I mean, Obama smoked, we all know about Bush, the pills, blow, and booze, Bill 'didnt inhale' but seriously whats the big damn deal?
Right now we live in a nation where its a largely unenforced law. How many times can you walk through a park and see cops passing an ongoing drug deal. Nobody cares.
The only reason that the laws are still on the books, is because there are too many bible thumpers who would get pissed off.
They are laws of convenience that are only used when our society deems the INDIVIDUAL worthy of prosecution. The act is okay.
A gang-banger would get arrested, and charged with possession/use, etc. whilst someone the same age, living in the suburbs, would be COMPLETELY excused.
The judicial system is corrupt, and bends to the whim of society. Laws are there to be CONCRETELY defined, and re-enforced. Not conveniently brought up and discarded.
But what would I know?
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Ekram
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davzap
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Pot Prohibition must end!!!
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davzap
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js9999
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I remember a while back an olympic snowboarder lost his gold medal for testing + for mj. As if its performance enhancing! lol.
making an issue out of this is hypocrisy totally supported by the alcohol and tobacco lobby. they hate competition.
In 2006, an estimated 17,602 people died in alcohol-related traffic crashes—an average of one every 30 minutes. how many died of marijuana?
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js9999
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cabinettags
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js9999:
reported to date: 0
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cabinettags
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krush_productions
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So, it's just pot. Doesn't seem to have slowed him down. The competition should take note...
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krush_productions
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privateibber
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Yes, let's glamorize beer and villfy maryjane.
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privateibber
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malathion
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that wallpaper would make me paranoid .
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malathion
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unimatrix0
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check the updated story here
Marijuana should be legalized, taxed and regulated for medical and recreational purposes.
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unimatrix0
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petarro
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Now we know why he speaks like a dork.
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petarro
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cabinettags
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petarro:
now, now. be nice.
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cabinettags
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unimatrix0
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This is real - CNN just ran the story.
I wish Phelps would come clean and stand up for the recreational use of marijuana. The hypocrisy must end.
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unimatrix0
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bss05g
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Michael Phelps needs to look to the example set by R. Kelly and just say that its not him in the photo....
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bss05g
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cabinettags
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bss05g:
bss, while I doubt it seriously; what if it WAS Mr. Phelps? The people in this country are on such opposite polls with this that no matter what he said somebody wouldn't like it.
This guy is the American king of Olympic medals. A national figure; whether he wants it or no. He's most likely recognized just trying to walk down the street.
This is either a serious invasion of his privacy or a put up job & sucks either way. As I can't conceive any good that would be accomplished by it I think his silence is right. Don't even dignify the slander with a response.
I'd like to see cannabis legalized in this country but am an American first. Michael didn't travel to Hollywood and sign up for this. Let the photographers follow the movie stars around. Leave regular people alone.
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cabinettags
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BravaCTC [removed]
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BravaCTC [removed]
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cabinettags
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Real or fake I don't know; but disagree with the article either way. And I'm an advocate for cannabis legalization.
If it's fake it's despicable. If it's true it's even more despicable. Even if the guy is a toker, that's his business. If he wanted to announce it and join the cause I'd welcome it. But not this way. This sucks.
But why vote the article down? Going to shoot the messenger?
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cabinettags
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velma3857
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What's the big deal .....it's better than drinking alcohol...
no hangover...wake up in the morning feeling great and
get on with a workout!!! - 1 year ago
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kuruption
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i doesnt really look like phelps other than his jinormus ears..... and if it is him, who gives a shit, who hasnt smoked weed!!
Let he who has not sinned cast the first stone.
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kuruption
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neocongo
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I think the Drudge Report, like the GOP, like Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Sarah Palin, and George Bush is a joke, and desparate. Nice try tho.
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neocongo
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js9999
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neocongo:
hey sheep, if its so fake why would Phelps issue a public apology?
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/02/01/michael.phelps.marijuana/index.html
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js9999
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keithponder
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Tough break. I like him, personally. I could really give a shit, but here comes the double standards. His popularity will save him. He seems to be a likable guy.
Cool out Mike, you've got so much to gain, and too much to lose.
The loser in this story is the gutless wonder that took the photos cashed in on them.
BTW, the story and the photos are real. Apparently Phelps has been making stops on campuses all around the country. Word on the street is that,.... ....
THE DUDE LIKES TO PARTY. - 1 year ago
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keithponder
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Ando_SB
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This article is just trying to sensationalize it as much as possible- but really, they're overreacting. Here's why: Yes, Michael Phelps APPEARS to be "smoking" from a water pipe. However, if you look closely at the photo, you won't find any smoke in the glass tube. Secondly, there's no evidence from the photo that he was consuming any kind of drug-- the glowing ember is blocked by the glass pipe, preventing us from identifying any possible illegal substance. Furthermore, the "source" said, 'You could tell Michael had smoked before', but he never comments on WHAT Michael was smoking. So really, when they claim that he's been caught with a cannabis pipe, I'm pretty sure he could sue them for libel.
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Ando_SB
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MavericktheMaverick
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What an idiot! However, I have that slight doubt, that he actually was partying, especially if he likes the whole 2012 idea, and speaking of 2012, PALIN 2012!!!!!
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eden49
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After seeing an adjoining news item "Girl sleeps with 200, after surfing the net", well...
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eden49
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binowhite
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If only they could make marijuana as healthy as alcohol and cigarettes.
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binowhite
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SHAWN_RITTIMAN
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binowhite:
Great Idea for your next pod Joe!
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SHAWN_RITTIMAN
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binowhite
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binowhite
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SHAWN_RITTIMAN
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binowhite:
I hope you do a rap about it! Good luck in finding work if you haven't already. I have found your work entertaining and I am sure others have also.
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SHAWN_RITTIMAN
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Nephwrack
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fake, voted down.
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Nephwrack
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logicpocket
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Like I wrote at the bottom of the pod, this thing is on Drudge Report right now. *** AS A CLAIM ***
Not that I think Matt Drudge is infallible... but the credibility of one of what is perhaps the most visited English language news site on the Internet is probably not something taken lightly by its staff.
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logicpocket
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KaT_Trina
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First of all - that picture could be of anyone who "looks" like Phelps.
Second of all - is this really a huge surprise? EVERYONE smokes bud or has smoked it.
Givemeabreak...
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KaT_Trina
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TopScruffy
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FAKE
But seriously, have you ever swam high?
It's the closest thing to heaven.
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TopScruffy
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dgeorgant
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TopScruffy:
yes! amazing.
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dgeorgant
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lordsbassman
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TopScruffy:
Ah, fun times!
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lordsbassman
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aspenlve
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this photo proves nothing looks like a tobacco water pipe to me.....
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aspenlve
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vnprado
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wow what is with the bull crap stories on current? people use your head this is soooo
FAKE
vote it DOWN - 1 year ago
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vnprado
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js9999
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vnprado:
so fake it Phelps apologized
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/02/01/michael.phelps.marijuana/index.html
LOL! so fake!
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js9999
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el_chivo
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This is Phelps?
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el_chivo
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manwiththemasterplan
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STOP HATIN!
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manwiththemasterplan
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dgeorgant
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fake
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dgeorgant
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TheColorYellow
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BTW...that doesn't look like Phelps, so what's up?
He looks way too big.
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TheColorYellow
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TheColorYellow
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He's already accomplished athletic whatever, unless he's only in it for the money, who gives a shit.
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joekangiser
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mutedmajority:
Weedies will always be better than Wheaties for breffast
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joekangiser
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TheColorYellow
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He should staunchly defend honesty.
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TheColorYellow
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logicpocket
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I would like to hope personally that if he's getting in over his head with partying he keeps true to himself in the long-run.
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logicpocket
