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Phoenix61

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23. I think there are more "rational" ones than DeVos types.

Reply to markodochartaigh (Reply #21)

Tue Jan 17, 2023, 06:16 PM

Jan 2023

They fly under the radar and have no desire or need for publicity. They like the good life they have created for themselves and know crashing the economy could have a serious impact on that life.

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Whew. And that's the truth. Hekate Jan 2023 #1

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I think there are more "rational" ones than DeVos types. Phoenix61 Jan 2023 #23

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Mahalo to you & my Sen Schatz! Cha Jan 2023 #18