The Bad Influence
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The Bad Influence

Paul Mansfield

Jun 30, 2021

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100 WORDS

Medium Intensity Idiocy

Thrifty Words 100 Challenge #23: Idiocy

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Idiocy has leapt from my shoulders into the world my entire life. Anybody who claims they haven’t done that is an idiot.

There are many basic qualities to humanity. Greed, cruelty, jealousy, love, and kindness are a few. Perhaps the most universal human quality is making an ass of yourself…

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