and just too damn many IPs to block, usually in the 205.188.208.0/23 range, the 64.12.96.0/23 range, or 152.163.0.0/16... but not too many to find!
and occasionally 24.130.213.242 or 67.122.114.153 as well
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... it merely designated anyone who assumed power for any period of time without a legitimate basis of authority.
The first to have the title of "Tyrant" wa ...