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Old 08-04-2016, 12:38 PM
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From Webster's dictionary:

Tyrant: an absolute ruler unrestrained by law or constitution; a usurper of sovereignty
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Old 08-04-2016, 12:49 PM
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Tyrant: an absolute ruler unrestrained by law or constitution; a usurper of sovereignty
Think this belongs in the joke thread..Surely you jest...i know don't call you Shirley



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a cruel and oppressive ruler.
"the tyrant was deposed by popular demonstrations"
synonyms: dictator, despot, autocrat, authoritarian, oppressor; More
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a tyrant flycatcher.
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Tyrant: an absolute ruler unrestrained by law or constitution; a usurper of sovereignty
Mike at PA ?
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Tyrant: an absolute ruler unrestrained by law or constitution; a usurper of sovereignty
Joey even for you this is absolutely outrageous.
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Old 08-04-2016, 01:22 PM
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Now that would apply to this guy on the bottom..



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Joey even for you this is absolutely outrageous.
Remember this?

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Old 08-04-2016, 02:06 PM
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Ok. I stand corrected. Presidents that invoke executive orders are tyrants.

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Old 08-04-2016, 02:58 PM
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Ok. I stand corrected. Presidents that invoke executive orders are tyrants.
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