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42. I highly respect your stance. To be clear:

Thu May 21, 2026, 11:18 AM

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I dont so much think you are wrong, as much as I hope you are.

He has given us some indication that he is more than just trying to blend in as a progressive. Desite his capitalistic foundation, I think his donations have always been progressive and supporting democratic advancement.

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