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What's this?

They are isolated for the moment.

You're talking about kicking the can down the road for a new generation to solve. Something we've done with our debt for a lifetime. We don't have a lifetime to address this, imo. I will rescind doing it today. But it's GOT to be done. Not a doubt in my mind. I fear for the future if we don't.

(In response to this post by hoolstoptheheels)

Posted: 04/16/2024 at 12:09PM

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