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11. Never being one to use his own money for anything, the taxpayer

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Tue Nov 25, 2025, 12:05 PM

Nov 25

will foot the bill while he consolidates more power for himself. And if you think some of the income from those businesses WON'T make it to his own pocket, think again. Even when those businesses fail, he will profit.

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