Discussion»Statements»Rosie's Corner» Since The Donald became prez he is actually making RUSSIA GREAT AGAIN, not America! Did he lie or is he just incredibly inept?
I'm not sure what he has to do with Russia or its supposed greatness. I would have to study what has happened to Russia since Putin entered the picture.
I know very little, except that it dismantled and is slowly being restored, to what end, I have no idea.
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This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at July 22, 2017 7:50 AM MDT
