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ancianita

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24. "Emotional bonds" are no substitute for intellect that looks for facts on the ground.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Sat Jan 24, 2026, 01:24 PM

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My theory is that only those of the 74,000,000 who voted for him -- who are willing to see what's right in front of them, who read, and have a heart and conscience -- will change their votes in years ahead. I could be wrong.

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