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Shoeless Louis

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33. Similarly, a big division existed around whether Merrick Garland...

Reply to wnylib (Reply #22)

Wed Jun 3, 2026, 07:00 PM

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… was a deadbeat. Lots of people felt he was just dotting the ‘i’s etc. and ‘getting prepared. I and so many others were roundly chastised. I am sure you like myself, find no joy in saying “I told you so”. We need the optimism as much as the pessimism, and to stay strong, safe and united. Power to the people.

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