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maxrandb

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17. Therein lies the problem

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 10:57 AM

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I guess we learned nothing from our last "too big to fail" experience.

At one time, I believed that America was "too big to fail", but so far, the jury is out on that.

Maybe I should ask my 98 year old mom what "alternative" to meat they had back in 1941? She's tiny, but would still probably kick my ass for asking.

We are "almost" at a point where we will need to choose between comfort and convenience, or freedom...hell! we may already be there.

So to answer your question; "I don't know", but I think we better figure it out quick.

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