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pat_k

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22. He can't build without congressional approval, and I suspect ...

Reply to Kid Berwyn (Reply #8)

Tue Apr 28, 2026, 12:34 PM

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... there would be SERIOUS problems getting legislation through that would authorize a public project paid for by private funds -- particularly under the unbelievably corrupt ballroom "contract" the grifter-in-chief has going.

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"Me." Kid Berwyn Tuesday #10

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He can't build without congressional approval, and I suspect ... pat_k Tuesday #22

K&R LetMyPeopleVote Tuesday #9

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Well... DET Tuesday #31

That's gross. Initech Wednesday #35

Wait a minute... quazimojo Tuesday #21

If it's a ballroom Icanthinkformyself Tuesday #23

Boy did you nail THAT one, Icanthinkformyself! calimary Wednesday #38

Talk around the table here wonders... BurnDoubt Tuesday #24

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