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Stuart G

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6. VERY WELL SAID.." Our best bet is to take advantage of who they are now and make what gains we can."

Reply to dameatball (Reply #2)

Sat Aug 13, 2022, 01:11 PM

Aug 2022

...TOTAL TRUTH... " MAKE WHAT GAINS WE CAN".....

an idea about that...(and very important too).....What gains we make.
.".if they are for all people in this country." will remain in effect for ever."

Proof: Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance, Obamacare, safety features on cars, and so on and on and on.

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