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AnnaLee

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7. I need a quick explanation

Reply to Mr. Sparkle (Original post)

Wed Oct 1, 2025, 08:59 AM

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of why, if the government is shut down, the President of that shut down government still has any power over, what is not, an open government. In short, why isn't he shut down too?

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