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OldSWODog

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5. from behind the lines to the west of Portland

Reply to generalbetrayus (Original post)

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 03:11 PM

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Good news in Beaverton! Resistance partisans have shut down the one Arby's in town by disabling commandeered WMI trucks in front of all doors. In our struggle we are inspired by our comrades to the east. Unfortunately, no good news out of Claskistan. Cheers, OSD

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