“...will have nothing to do with the new priorities you would impose on it...”
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You are hallucinating.
What are these priorities you claim I have imposed???
“...You are headed directly towards provoking a third-party..”
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You, sir or madam, are laughable.
Do us all a favor and go check your medications.
By the way, as a side note, I heartily agree with repealing the 17th, and I would suggest taking the 16th with it on its way out the door.