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KY_EnviroGuy

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5. I suspect their motive is to gain leverage over lots of people.....

Reply to forgotmylogin (Reply #1)

Fri May 15, 2020, 03:01 PM

May 2020

in the medical profession and thereby the politicians over the areas where those professionals work.

By controlling a substantial portion of a supply chain, you can make those needing the product swear allegiance to you.

Everything with Trump is about him having control and scoring a win.........

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