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Re:Trading halted as U.S. stocks plummet by akhilcacharya on Monday March 09, 2020 @02:51PM (#22528454)
Is that why American society declined in the early 20th century when there were effectively open borders? Oh wait, no it didn’t.
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Re:Trading halted as U.S. stocks plummet by pjkundert on Monday March 09, 2020 @02:57PM (#22528493)
A 3-month harrowing journey into unforeseen circumstances is an excellent filter, indeed.

Please do not be flippant or purposely obtuse.

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Re:Trading halted as U.S. stocks plummet by jessaustin on Monday March 09, 2020 @04:41PM (#22529532)
Please do not be flippant or purposely obtuse.

If you're saying this, the real conversation is taking place over your head.

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Re:Trading halted as U.S. stocks plummet by itsameta4 on Monday March 09, 2020 @04:00PM (#22529141)
Like, for instance, thousands of miles through the desert?

Or are only sea voyages from Europe harrowing enough?

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Re:Trading halted as U.S. stocks plummet by thereare5lights on Monday March 09, 2020 @02:58PM (#22528503)
Immigration is more controlled today than it was in the past.
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