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ancianita

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31. THAT is the standard line all insiders are instructed to use when a policy grift turns out to be stupidly unprofitable.
Sun Jul 6, 2025, 01:41 PM
Jul 2025

But if it's profitable all insiders are instructed to give the felon all the presidential credit, and write promotion messaging to be used by the party faithful in media and congress.

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THAT is the standard line all insiders are instructed to use when a policy grift turns out to be stupidly unprofitable. ancianita Jul 2025 #31
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