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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: Dope1   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: The two-pronged goal of the tariff actions
Date: 04/08/25 5:55 PM
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This is absolute bullshit that makes a great soundbite.

Is it, now.

forbes.com - China will be ready to invade taiwan by US admiral says

Adm. John Aquilino, head of the Indo-Pacific Command, said Wednesday he believes China’s military will be prepared to invade Taiwan by 2027, meeting a goal U.S. military officials believe Chinese President Xi Jinping set to reunite Taiwan with China’s mainland with force if necessary.

Just some rando talking. I'll let you look at the date of the article and tell us who was President when it was written.

rand.org - Taiwan is safe until at least but with one big

Taiwan Is Safe Until at Least 2027, but with One Big Caveat

More randos talking. I mean, Rand and Rando. How random can one be?

You're right. Total BS and nobody should be thinking about, I don't know, what happens if/when the balloon goes up and we depend on China for everything like we do now.

Who plans for this stuff? Seriously.

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