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Orrex

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7. The most important thing is that billionaires continue to rake in profits

Mon May 29, 2023, 10:46 AM

May 2023

Hundreds or thousands or millions of deaths don't really matter; what matters is keeping businesses open and the $$$ flowing into the pockets of the wealthy.

But we shouldn't worry. We've seen that Americans are willing to step up to do what's necessary in a health crisis, so long as it doesn't inconvenience them in any way or cause the least discomfort or require even minimal effort.

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The most important thing is that billionaires continue to rake in profits Orrex May 2023 #7

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