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viva la

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4. 1932 comes to mind.

Reply to VBNMW_Realist (Original post)

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 09:47 AM

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The political situation is both better (economically) and worse (morally) now. I don't know if there's any FDR out there, but someone with soaring progressive plans could inspire a lot of voters.

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