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(4,530 posts) Mon Mar 16, 2026, 12:14 AM Yesterday

Did it ever occur to you that only 70 microns* of latex could have prevented... [View all]

The disaster the US and world is facing today!

TSF talks of billions and trillions of dollars, and all we wanted was 70 microns of latex.

* 70 microns is 0.07 mm, or the average thickness of a rubber.

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Did it ever occur to you that only 70 microns* of latex could have prevented... [View all] Enter stage left Yesterday OP

This was going to happen to us WSHazel Yesterday #1

In my opinion, the US has a strong history of authoritarianism. markodochartaigh Yesterday #6

Talk about hindsight. Nt BootinUp Yesterday #8

Catholic method: A glass of water usonian Yesterday #2

Maybe he should take the hint and pull out, like his father should have. SeattleVet Yesterday #3

Or his mother could have just said NO! to his father and save us all a lot of agony. LogDog75 Yesterday #4

"no means maybe" trump rampartd Yesterday #5

I tried since yesterday Roy Rolling Yesterday #7