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Ocelot II

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9. What if he doesn't want to?

Reply to Enter stage left (Reply #8)

Tue Apr 14, 2026, 01:10 AM

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And why would he? He is vastly more influential in his current position than any mere president ever could be, and that influence is international and not term limited.

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