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PatSeg

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14. I think you're right

Reply to liberalmediaaddict (Reply #13)

Sun Sep 28, 2025, 09:08 PM

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I believe he loved the idea of being powerful and admired as President, but I don't think he actually likes the job and all the restrictions that come with it. It was much more fun playing a fake tycoon on television.

As I often told my children, "Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it."

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