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Sun Jun 21, 2026, 03:44 PM

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I think that was more the work of Reagan's VP pick, Bush the Elder, the former head of the CIA and of a family that was involved in oil.

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Well, just a little history Dan Sunday #1

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Recommended. H2O Man Sunday #4

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THey're actually negotiating with Bibi orthoclad Sunday #7

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About #3 orthoclad Sunday #10

.......Obama allowed the export of US oil....just saying Melon Sunday #11

I dunno - the news says reserves are nearly empty. orthoclad Sunday #12

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