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3_Limes

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2. Well . . .

Reply to Whip-poor-will (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 22, 2026, 09:03 AM

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A food shortage of some kind, yeah. Probably. Severe enough to lead to rioting and famine? That's a big, BIG leap. Higher prices and occasional empty spots on store shelves are far more likely. Let's keep a little perspective on magnitudes for now.

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