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Greetings from Tyler, It’s already started. The mainstream is trying it’s level best to create some controversy about immigration. Trump has put Canada on notice, and I can’t help wondering how everybody’s feeling about it. I know Canadians are proud, but I’m pretty sure everywhere is going to be jealous. The whole world is seeing…
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