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God created me to be an individual. And I am a Chicago dude that grew up the way I grew up and was named Rashid and was given a certain purpose and mission. So, I am rare for those reasons.
Common
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Common
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: March 13
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We as people have a purpose here to contribute to the Earth, to contribute to people's goodness and good life.
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Burn a Bush cause for peace he no push no button. Killing over oil and grease, no weapons of destruction, How can we follow a leader when this a corrupt one?
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