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gab13by13

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2. All say, better late than never

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Fri Apr 25, 2025, 11:23 AM

Apr 25

Back in the 1920's they called it, Horse & Sparrow Economics,

Feed the horse more oats and the sparrows will have plenty to eat.

Reagan changed the name to Trickle Down economics, but it's the same thing.

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All say, better late than never gab13by13 Apr 25 #2

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