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intrepidity

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19. "People are spending more, that's a good thing"

Reply to Dr. T (Reply #11)

Fri Jun 12, 2026, 08:20 AM

10 hrs ago

"Means the economy is good! Consumer confidence is high, credit card use is through the roof!"

"Prices go up because there is so much demand, see?" /probably

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