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11. Because we had that standard of living before?

Wed May 20, 2026, 05:34 PM

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Or do we not have it because we blow money on the military and on keeping billionaires wealthy?

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The new Nazi Gestapo arrives on American shores. magicarpet Tuesday #2

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No doubt about it. calimary Tuesday #6

The ground floor of my apt complex has a few businesses. wnylib Tuesday #7

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Because we had that standard of living before? EdmondDantes_ Wednesday #11