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paleotn

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6. Granted, but it's kind of like shock treatment.

Reply to MichMan (Reply #2)

Thu May 28, 2026, 08:53 PM

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Unlike our former European allies, we've not ready for it economically or infrastructure wise thanks to Pukes and oil interests. I get your point but if this is how it happens it's gonna be very painful for a whole lot of people.

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Granted, but it's kind of like shock treatment. paleotn Thursday #6

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