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usonian

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3. I hated that, too, but three things
Sun Jul 27, 2025, 02:35 PM
Jul 2025

1. He’s leading the fight against fascist rule. So he miscalculated in the past. You don’t shoot your leader in the back. Warts and all.

2. He made inroads with some that can pay off handsomely. Trust is everything, and maybe they saw a trustworthy person.

And if YOU want to, BE OPPORTUNISTIC. Take care of the lead dog. It might be another one later, but get the damn sled moving.

3. GRUDGES KILL DEMOCRATS. I saw a stupid grudge turn a family member completely around. It was sad and it hurt like hell to see. Three things kill all progress: “Woulda, Coulda and Shoulda.”

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