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OldBaldy1701E

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20. My respects, but the moneychangers have been here for over 100 years.

Reply to Deminpenn (Reply #14)

Sat Mar 14, 2026, 09:23 AM

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They have managed to tweak our entire society to only favor them and their excesses.

They are not going anywhere until we understand the fundamental changes that have to be made in said society.

And, so far, we collectively do not seem to want this to change.

The programming worked.

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Talarico: ... what do the American people care more about -- pronouns or prices?" [View all] demmiblue Mar 13 OP

The American people seem to value hatred more than common sense. Irish_Dem Mar 13 #1

Unfortunately true why we are stuck Tree Lady Mar 13 #16

And they destroy themselves in the process. Irish_Dem Mar 13 #17

Those shots are going to hurt. nt BootinUp Mar 13 #2

Talarico has the right message, top vs bottom, not left vs right Deminpenn Mar 13 #3

Yes, but that is a verboten topic. OldBaldy1701E Mar 13 #7

The moneychangers are about to be thrown out of the temple Deminpenn Mar 13 #14

My respects, but the moneychangers have been here for over 100 years. OldBaldy1701E Saturday #20

Since the beginning of the Republic actually Deminpenn Sunday #22

So, rinse and repeat it is. OldBaldy1701E Sunday #23

For perspective, read the book Deminpenn Sunday #24

I appreciate the suggestion and I will look into that tome. OldBaldy1701E Monday #25

Watched. Watched a lot of Jim on YouTube. He is impressive. mobeau69 Mar 13 #9

In the immortal words of the Master Debater, I refuse the question. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 13 #4

Multitasking OC375 Mar 13 #5

This! FalloutShelter Mar 13 #6

Great slogan MustLoveBeagles Mar 13 #18

"Pronouns" are a great distraction from their failures and our successes. progressoid Mar 13 #8

They are optional. gulliver Mar 13 #15

Amen, brother. Joinfortmill Mar 13 #10

I like Talarico jfz9580m Mar 13 #11

Plural pronouns are valuable when dealing with large quantities GreenWave Mar 13 #12

It is not either/or but... radical noodle Mar 13 #13

Special interest group bullies won't like it but we need more candidates spreading this message. BannonsLiver Mar 13 #19

That's the way to handle it! mcar Saturday #21

Americans are not afraid of WOKE FalloutShelter Monday #26