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hi. Jeff of the Future here to note that Trump was allowed to lie about his height and weight, and his arraignment was not televised. but we didn't know that would be the case when I wrote the piece.

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What a stark contrast. Thank you for keeping Kalif's tragedy in people's minds.

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Thanks Jeff. I do hope his cell mates and cell block neighbors treat him with the dignity and kindness he so richly deserves.

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Honestly, I believe they have no fucking protocol for secret service in jail- that’s why he’s not in jail. It will take them forever to figure it out. That poor kid sent to Rikers - senseless and criminal. Prayers for that young kid- heartbreaking and prayers that big fucking orange piece of shit hears the cell door lock behind him. Not in the practice for praying for bad things to happen to people- but, just this once.

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Brilliant juxtaposition. I’m seething with rage at the treatment of Kalief and at the treatment, meted out by LDFF, of the Central Park Five. The right’s campaign for law and order is racist, as always. And the right likes to whine when their big, fat, ugly, stinky white guy gets a few much deserved lessons in the rule of law.

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Heartbreaking. Two Americas.

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Thanks for the memories. How many more will we generate in 2024. Reading you helps keep this 87-year old somewhat sane. Keep speaking in the vernacular ... it reaches a lot more people that way.

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No family for Christmas. #Smellytrump doing his all cap furious truths said it all. Sounds pretty fair to me. RIP Kalief Browder.

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Thanks. Sometimes the hardest, saddest truths need to be told by those known for their funny side.

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Wow. Absolutely disgusting. I so appreciate your reminding us of our justice system's partiality toward the rich and powerful....and white. Your posts keep me going, Jeff. I often share them with others. Thank you very much.

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Tragic. Thank you, Jeff, for keeping Kalief’s memory alive.

Fuck Trump.

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Many in this community have suggested you put a book together-you have SO MUCH to reflect upon. This is a good example-and thank you for reminding us of the Kalif tragedy. This coming year is gonna be a helluva chapter in our history.

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“Cry me a fucking river-“ and then fall in it and drown your sorry ass! OMG-day after Christmas and THIS is what is coming out on my fingertips??!! 🤷🏻‍♀️

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To Chump I dedicate the song “Tears of a Clown”. Stop whining you fucking ingrate. Any one of us would be rotting in jail awaiting trial.

To Kalief I dedicate “Everybody Hurts”. I’m sorry you couldn’t hold on. I hope you’re at peace.

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I'm putting you up for a Pulitzer for this one.

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I enjoy every piece you wite. Keep going through 2024!!!

This saga will continue......

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