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Wasn't actually addressing you Paul, but that you think so lends further credence to my comment. Look... I don't care what you see or don't see. It's your perception. You're allowed to have it. But it reminds me of my work. I write and talk about the NFL, a world in which Tom Brady is both the greatest of all time and the biggest cheater to ever live. And as I scroll through my social media, it appears many of us view everything the way we do team sports. If we're not fans of something, it's not enough to just not like it. We must despise. Dehumanize it. Belittle it. Hate it... I find it all quite fascinating. But I just observe. No rooting interest here. So again, carry

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