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62. The check from George Soros cleared.

Mon Jun 9, 2025, 05:52 PM

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Not really. I think it was Buzzflash had a DU blurb on it and I think I was like, those sound like my people. Lurked for a couple months, then signed up 8/2004.

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The check from George Soros cleared. flvegan Monday #62

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