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Readers added some potentially sobering context:
**This proposal originates from a satirical article published the same day, presented as a humorous open letter with a disclaimer that its views “do not necessarily represent those of anyone with brain cells.” No such nuclear-excavated canal exists.** chinatalk.media/p/its-time
https://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/03/newt-gingrich-and-the-party-of-ideas
**This proposal originates from a satirical article published the same day, presented as a humorous open letter with a disclaimer that its views “do not necessarily represent those of anyone with brain cells.” No such nuclear-excavated canal exists.** chinatalk.media/p/its-time
https://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/03/newt-gingrich-and-the-party-of-ideas
There are some hilarious follow-ups to Newt's tweet - this is my favourite:
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