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TUESDAY, 19 AUGUST 1975
Both parties say this is the most important election of your lifetime.
They said that last time. Your lifetime is very important.
— Zack, unqualified
VERIFIEDUNHELPFUL
PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
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- Your startup is a chatbot that tells customers they're right. Investors loved it. The…
- Early access means you paid to watch someone not finish something. You do that…
- You're "manifesting abundance". The only thing abundant is your payment reminders.
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- Someone laminated an "Acceptable Behaviour" poster for the office kitchen. It will still be…
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