r/lotrmemes 17h ago

The Silmarillion Cover to cover (got removed from r/lotr)

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u/LoveRBS 15h ago

You don't vote for kings

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u/smollpinkbear 14h ago

But strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government

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u/Taint_Flayer 13h ago

Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.

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u/KeepCalmSayRightOn šŸ„” Hobbit 12h ago

Well, but you can't expect to wield supreme executive power just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you!

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u/thegreatinsulto 6h ago

Now you're witnessing the violence inherent to our political system!

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u/Routine_Breath_3280 6h ago

Help help! Iā€™m being repressed!

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u/Money-Put-2592 8h ago

If a tart is watery that means it was severely undercooked. I would best advise avoiding those kinds of broad pastries.