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5. Apparently, Donnie Dumbfuck doesn't remember the late 1970s, early 80s.

Wed Dec 3, 2025, 11:52 PM

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I financed a new car in 1981 at the low, low rate of 17%.

The inflation rate was 13-14%.

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