I have some that mess me up too

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BuckGalaxy — 3/26/2025 6:20:02 AM (archived)

Affect and effect always slow me down and make me think a moment. It's and its doesn't mess me up. Apostrophe for the contraction of "it is" but not for the possessive.

Example: "It's important for America to protect its democracy."

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Administration shares war plans with Jounalist - RobVG - 3/24/2025 6:17:45 PM
- Incompetence, not conspiracy - ER - 3/24/2025 8:23:27 PM
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  - Hegaseth comes out lying - BuckGalaxy - 3/25/2025 2:26:07 AM
  - It's interesting they feel they should be paid. - RobVG - 3/24/2025 8:29:55 PM
    - America is de facto no longer part of NATO - BuckGalaxy - 3/25/2025 2:20:09 AM
      - Rouge superpower? - ER - 3/25/2025 8:33:38 PM
        
        Typo lol - BuckGalaxy - 3/25/2025 9:01:20 PM
        
        I've noted that too - ER - 3/26/2025 6:01:09 AM
        
        I have some that mess me up too - BuckGalaxy - 3/26/2025 6:20:02 AM

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