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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: onepoorguy ⎊✺🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: Darth Vader
Date: 08/17/25 4:00 PM
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OK...I'm never NOT going to make this association after ICE / Border Patrol posted this annotated video. Starting at about 1 minute in this clip from John Oliver. Apparently, Border Patrol has never seen Star Wars, nor has any idea that Vader is the villain.

YouTube: Immigration Enforcement #lastweektonight (LastWeekTonight)

If you want to watch the entire segment, either get HBO or click here: YouTube: Immigration Enforcement: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) (LastWeekTonight)

The entire segment is very worthwhile. But I forever will have imprinted on my brain that Border Patrol sees themselves as Darth Vader, the pinnacle of cinematic villains.
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