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ShazzieB

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27. Yikes, that is scary.

Reply to Joinfortmill (Reply #8)

Tue Feb 18, 2025, 06:16 PM

Feb 2025

And not just because of the flight. I'd be leery about the reception Americans may be likely to get in Italy or any other NATO Country right now. (In terms of general unpleasantness, rather than physical safety, but still.)

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