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brakester

(628 posts)

9. Holy Moly!

Reply to 2naSalit (Original post)

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 05:48 PM

23 hrs ago

As an American, I wish I lived in a country like Europe, that cares for its citizens!

As it is, I am too old and settled in, to move now.

I have some younger friends who moved to Spain last year and I salute their wise decision!

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