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Commented on Trapped in the wrong trouser-leg of time
A bit late to the party, but here's a reasonable speculation as regards what the present might look like if HRC had won the last election: https://www.counterpunch.org/2017/09/01/if-hillary-had-won/...
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Greg Tingey commented on
Trapped in the wrong trouser-leg of time
Depressing but true. Makes the assumption that TrumPence will collapse at or before 2020, though ........
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Tim H. commented on
Trapped in the wrong trouser-leg of time
Too true, but the Democrats have a reputation for apologizing and using lube before the inevitable....
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gilbertwham commented on
Trapped in the wrong trouser-leg of time
Miele is a perfect exemplar of Commander Vimes' Boots. Excellent, long-lasting and hideously expensive....
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Rabidchaos commented on
Trapped in the wrong trouser-leg of time
As a particularly interesting version of olden money, take a look at Rai stones. They aren't moved during transactions, just the consensus on who owns them....
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Lars commented on
Trapped in the wrong trouser-leg of time
Thank you. You're better at expressing this than I am. With your and Schaffer's input, I consider this matter settled. The discussion was getting silly anyway....
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