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PatSeg

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56. I agree

Sun Jan 24, 2021, 04:00 PM

Jan 2021

There could be more to this firing than we know and yes, the New York Times should clarify their reasons. Though they are not obligated to do so, it could benefit their image if they did. I find it hard to believe that tweet was the cause.

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