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54. Sorry- I'm 76 years old and I'm going to my hardware store job and working at my usual pace. I'm also paying my rent.

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Wed Oct 29, 2025, 01:20 AM

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"Show up and work slow" yeah right

Don't pay rent- How's that going to work out for you?

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All that ForgedCrank Tuesday #6

so what do you propose as an alternative ? Jack Valentino Tuesday #8

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'Lashing out' in 'righteous outrage' is the 'American way'!....... AND the far-right Jack Valentino Tuesday #17

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Fortunately... Cirsium Wednesday #56

Much as strikes do Torchlight Wednesday #69

Just because ForgedCrank Wednesday #71

Sounds serious Torchlight Wednesday #72

It's Ok, ForgedCrank Wednesday #80

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Unlike most ForgedCrank Wednesday #86

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Getting people involved lame54 Tuesday #10

I Still have A Lot to Be Thankful for! Plus Plenty to be Furious about! electric_blue68 Wednesday #60

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Your Data Is Their Money OC375 Tuesday #13

Stay ON the internet for the week, urging other patriots to NOT spend their money!!!! Jack Valentino Tuesday #15

... littlemissmartypants Tuesday #18

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Again. Lurker Deluxe Wednesday #61

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Why are you slagging someone for a six figure salary.... electric_blue68 Wednesday #59

All true Lurker Deluxe Wednesday #62

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I'm talking about not going into work or not working while there EX500rider Wednesday #67

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So ... Lurker Deluxe Wednesday #42

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Doesn't end well for workers in this country. RandySF Wednesday #52

unfortunately it will not work for us. Jbraybarten Wednesday #68

Sorry- I'm 76 years old and I'm going to my hardware store job and working at my usual pace. I'm also paying my rent. NBachers Wednesday #54

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