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Johnny2X2X

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2. This has happened there before

Reply to RoseTrellis (Original post)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 11:12 AM

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It usually dies down in a week or so. The new cartel leader will strike some deals with the government and business will continue as usual.

Remember, no one loves the drug war as much as the cartels do. Their entire empires and fortunes are built on prohibition.

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