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OldBaldy1701E

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16. Only the 'little' people get to fail.

Reply to JBTaurus83 (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 25, 2026, 07:54 AM

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The rich just get a tax write off and do it all again.

And, in some cases, again, and again.

But, we worship them, so they get to keep on doing this.

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