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paleotn

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9. My first thought as well.

Reply to Bobstandard (Reply #6)

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:55 AM

Jan 1

Set up a plan to give away your wealth to better society and then, maybe we'll talk. Otherwise it's just consolidating more power in the hands of a tiny group with too much power as it is.

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Snake oil Bobstandard Jan 1 #6

My first thought as well. paleotn Jan 1 #9

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