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patphil

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4. I agree, Trump has no concern over drug use in the US. He's just an organized crime boss.

Reply to Irish_Dem (Original post)

Sun Jan 4, 2026, 11:01 AM

Jan 4

If he can, he'll take control of oil and drugs for profit.
He'll charge "protection" money to the drug gangs, and get kickbacks from oil companies.
He may even set up his own oil company.

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Is Trump trying to get control of the global oil and illegal drug markets? [View all] Irish_Dem Jan 4 OP

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Yes I know. The evil goes way back. Irish_Dem Jan 4 #19

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I agree, Trump has no concern over drug use in the US. He's just an organized crime boss. patphil Jan 4 #4

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