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IbogaProject

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2. The one issue with sanctions is they often hit the poor the most

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Fri Jan 17, 2025, 05:47 PM

Jan 17

The wealthy have investments and aren't worried about getting food each day, but the poor in these targeted countries end up suffering the most. We need to focus on ending any international arms sales not just the ones we don't like. As weapons are often used against a country's own citizens.

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