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Prairie_Seagull

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49. In my view we need a strategy that will answer 2 questions.

Tue May 27, 2025, 08:42 AM

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What is the answer to stump and what is the answer to long term growth of party.

They can be the same thing but doubt they will.

Edit: When one gets answered, two will lose steam.

As it has always been.

Pendulum likely to swing again. Unless...

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