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Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – February 16, 2024
Greetings from Tyler, It might be a good time to risk a peak at the mainstream news. Even they couldn’t choke down Ms. Willis’ testimony yesterday. Millions no doubt tuned in this morning to continue to watch the proceedings unfold, only to be told that she wouldn’t be appearing. What a disappointment! The Black Panther…
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