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maxsolomon

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19. I'm not dismissing it.

Reply to Hekate (Reply #16)

Thu Jun 5, 2025, 01:40 PM

Jun 2025

He's trying to draw Conservatives into his essay. I get it; I just think he's misrepresenting both parties in that sentence. "Practical" Repukes? Please.

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That quote reveals so much, maxsolomon. Buddyzbuddy Jun 2025 #14

Well clearly there's no point in reflecting on the rest of what Rick Steves said Hekate Jun 2025 #16

I'm not dismissing it. maxsolomon Jun 2025 #19

I expand on this in the PS to my post #24 Hekate Jun 2025 #25

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