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Jack Mahoney's avatar

In that the use of these substances requires science, I can see them all on some miles-long shelf in the world's biggest unused lab with Musk lackeys looking at each other and wondering what the hell they're supposed to do with them. After all, science will be banned by those who consider the mullet to be the heighth of fashion.

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Robert Tetrault's avatar

Mark Twain, a man.

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Robert Braun's avatar

Barry- This is a side of you I haven't seen before! Well written (of course ) and very informative! I miss the customary snark, though. Looking forward to more.

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Frankie Two Bits's avatar

It's there, but due to its being Rare Earth Snark you have to be cautious in how you extract it.

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Tony's avatar

If all this is true, Ukraine should be making this deal with the best deal maker ever. Tell him they'll even throw in a bridge for good measure.

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Kent Anderson's avatar

And yet, nothing about the price of eggs or gas.

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Doug Telling's avatar

And Eric Idle sang, you come from nothing and you go to nothing. What have you lost? Nothing.

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June Butler's avatar

Well done, Ba. A peep beyond the smoke and mirrors of the Big Orange administration is very welcome.

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Betsy's avatar

ARGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGH

It will be such a relief when this, too, passes

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