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Wuddles440

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7. He also stated that there's robust funding...

Reply to BeneteauBum (Original post)

Sun Mar 22, 2026, 07:44 PM

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for the military at current levels. Why then are they lobbying for an infusion of at least $20 billion more? If they're so concerned about funding, then use some of that confiscated tariff money or stolen Venezuelan oil profits for Pedo Don's "excursion".

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Bessent: no new taxes [View all] BeneteauBum Sunday OP

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Gas prices are high................. Lovie777 Sunday #2

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Gee I thought this was supposed to be the season of massive tax returns underpants Sunday #5

Especially on Billionaires, right Bessent? Chasstev365 Sunday #6

He also stated that there's robust funding... Wuddles440 Sunday #7

200 billion BeneteauBum Sunday #12

Thanks for the correction. Wuddles440 Sunday #13

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