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Johonny

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3. Between our blockade of Cuba

Reply to EarlG (Original post)

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 10:20 AM

Feb 19

Err Venezuela (wink, wink) and our build up in the Gulf, Trump is burning cash on military adventurers at alarming W rates. He isn't getting ppl health care, lowering costs, raising wages, creating jobs. But is spend trillions. And for what? Will Cuba topple, will Iran topple, if so, will what replace it be better . . .

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Between our blockade of Cuba Johonny Feb 19 #3

Eh...Cuba, Venezuela, same difference COL Mustard Feb 19 #18

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