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Economy

Freethinker65

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2. Same for the idiot eating at the airport with a burger and fries (forgot to mention the double single malt scotch!)

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Fri Nov 24, 2023, 05:27 PM

Nov 2023

for over $70.

People love hearing about high prices people pay elsewhere because it makes them think they got a great deal.

One can debunk these outrageous claims easily. If often makes those that pay the high prices look like fools.

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The viral $16 McDonald's meal that may explain voter anger at Biden [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2023 OP

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Same for the idiot eating at the airport with a burger and fries (forgot to mention the double single malt scotch!) Freethinker65 Nov 2023 #2

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