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# Gardner Ruggles Jr. Yes, that's what I said. "It's not China's fault...

*April 12, 2025 — Comment Archer T. Ships replied to his own comment.*

Gardner Ruggles Jr. Yes, that's what I said. "It's not China's fault (nor that of free trade policies) that a majority of US citizens want a massive welfare state and a military that is larger than the next ten largest militaries combined."