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Ben Sasse

@BenSasse

Am walking off a redeye from LAX. 3 reflections on

@billmaher

1. I’m a 1st Amendment absolutist. Comedians get latitude to cross hard lines.

10:19 AM · Jun 3, 2017

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Does that apply to

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I like what I know so far about you. I hope you're the new wave of

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, but I don't hold out much hope.

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What would have been an acceptable reaction from u? U looked super uncomfortable.

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Be sure you read his full thread.

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You can probs stop with 1. Don't get buried in this quagmire.

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You should be thanking Bill Mahar. No one noticed that you dodged the question of when you'd put party over country.

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Did you notice that Sasse never did endorse Trump in the election & still speaks truth about him often; he is country over party.

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At least you're headed home to fields full of dirt that grows well and worth emulation.

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What!!! Comedians get "latitude" in free speech ??? So comedians have a greater degree of privilege? Are you insane? Beyond partisan lines ❌

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Comedians are the new protected class. Oy vey! Our forefathers would be spinning now!!!

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