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Attilatheblond

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26. Actual draft might not be needed, as the economy goes into the dumpster fire

Reply to PuraVidaDreamin (Reply #24)

Tue Mar 24, 2026, 06:09 PM

9 hrs ago

Things get bad enough fast enough and the 'economic draft' situation kicks in.

Hey there, young Americans, wanna eat? Tired of sleeping on that park bench? Sign on the line.

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