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slightlv

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18. Papers?

Reply to Javaman (Reply #2)

Thu Nov 20, 2025, 09:24 AM

Nov 20

We already have to have that darned RealID designation on our DLs to get into some federal buildings, for some travel. And at some point they will make it a requirement to vote. Who needs any other papers when they can restrict you for not having a little decal on your DL?

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Da fuck, why not? Anyone who goes to 3Hotdogs Nov 20 #26

I'm waiting for the need to have "papers" just to travel from state to state. nt Javaman Nov 20 #2

Papers? slightlv Nov 20 #18

Fukkking MarcoZandrini Nov 20 #3

Just wonderful. rubbersole Nov 20 #4

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Make that "the VAST majority" WestMichRad Nov 20 #11

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Holy illegal spying, batman! LymphocyteLover Nov 20 #8

Yay Freedumb! CaptainTruth Nov 20 #9

They ditched that as soon as their kiddie diddler got in the White House RazorbackExpat Nov 20 #15

Now it's like they're begging to be tread all over. CaptainTruth Nov 20 #23

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They didn't want Big Gov't purr-rat beauty Nov 20 #20

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And what defines suspicious' travel patterns? LPBBEAR Nov 20 #25

Supicions Confirmed!!! (If you'll pardon the expression) Rocknation Nov 20 #27

Story from the old days Nasruddin Nov 20 #30

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Komm vis me, plizz... COL Mustard Nov 20 #32