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Upthevibe

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98. louis-t..........

Tue Jan 7, 2025, 02:57 PM

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That's their whole thing .............They literally want Government NOT to work so they can make it "smaller" so people won't depend on any social safety nets because they need to "pull themselves up by their bootstraps."

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Bettie.............. Upthevibe Tuesday #77

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