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speak easy

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2. yes, but

Reply to brer cat (Reply #1)

Sat Dec 6, 2025, 11:32 AM

Dec 6

“He often exists in an alternative reality that many of his followers are happy to follow him into, but the affordability issue is kryptonite for him, because even his most devoted followers know which way is up when it comes to prices,” said Jared Bernstein, who chaired Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers. “He may be able to convince people of his alternative vision in lots of different areas, but not this one.”

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We will make America affordable again [View all] speak easy Dec 6 OP

We all know that trump is the greatest con job ever, not affordability. brer cat Dec 6 #1

yes, but speak easy Dec 6 #2

Imagine being so fucking stupid that you voted for this guy. n/t flvegan Dec 6 #3

LBJ speak easy Dec 6 #4