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mwmisses4289

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1. But that has been one of the favorite myths of america.

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Sun May 17, 2026, 10:08 AM

20 hrs ago

Think how many stories, from the settling of America (especially the westward expansion) to starting of businesses are based on the "I did it myself, with no help from anyone" trope. Usually with additional trope of being down to their last few dollars (usually less than 500).

I can do it alone- one of the biggest myths in America.

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John Brennan: Trump Turned America First Into America Alone [View all] marmar 20 hrs ago OP

But that has been one of the favorite myths of america. mwmisses4289 20 hrs ago #1

You know who else has to do things by themselves? The Blue Flower 19 hrs ago #2

Yeah, but there's a difference in trying to do something by oneself, mwmisses4289 9 hrs ago #5

Trump is a sellout. He's looking out for his personal financial gain over what's best for the country or the Alliances ChicagoTeamster 18 hrs ago #3

Krasnov wants to create America in his image... ultralite001 16 hrs ago #4