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progressoid

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9. This is no longer about LA.

Reply to PeaceWave (Reply #6)

Tue Jan 13, 2026, 01:03 PM

11 hrs ago

Trump has made everything about him and his goon squad.

Plus if I were a coach, team, or player who's skin looked darker than a latte, I'd have serious doubts about traveling to the US to compete.

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The Olympics in LA will be next. hlthe2b 12 hrs ago #3

+1 dalton99a 12 hrs ago #4

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Except generally the Olympics cost the host city money EdmondDantes_ 11 hrs ago #7

This is no longer about LA. progressoid 11 hrs ago #9

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