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Mr. Joe Steel

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5. "Stupid" may be too harsh a word.

Reply to doc03 (Reply #3)

Wed Jul 23, 2025, 07:38 AM

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The reporters may understand the principles of journalism but they haven't got a grasp of economics. They should educate themselves before publishing.

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