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Martin Eden

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7. THIS is what makes America truly GREAT

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Sat Dec 13, 2025, 08:46 AM

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Not skin color, religion, or where you were born.

What these people did for Mr. Hicks enriched the lives of all who were part of it, regardless of any out-of-pocket expenses.

I love the feel of onions in the morning.

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Makes me want to go to Pensacola, Tanuki Saturday #1

They have really good food. Definitely try the Gumbo. Lochloosa Saturday #2

I see that they have three locations. Tanuki Saturday #12

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make him a employee as a greeter or something !!! dang nabbit. AllaN01Bear Saturday #20

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