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PoindexterOglethorpe

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5. I am trying very hard to persuade My Son The Astronomer to

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Sun Apr 13, 2025, 04:12 PM

Apr 13

find work overseas. Like NNadir's son, mine is also completing his PhD. Alas, he is extremely poor at learning languages, but because English is the language of science everywhere, he can pretty much work anywhere.

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My oldest son is visiting us for the weekend to pick up his cat. The conversation he's having with my wife revolves... [View all] NNadir Apr 13 OP

A lot easier to escape before the collapse than when the collapse happens. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 13 #1

I think it is refreshing to hear that your children are aware of what is happening walkingman Apr 13 #2

My youngest son has the best prospects for escaping the United States because of his scientific training. NNadir Apr 13 #3

those are the topics of conversation WhiteTara Apr 13 #4

I am trying very hard to persuade My Son The Astronomer to PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 13 #5

Locking. No Politics in the Lounge GP6971 Apr 13 #6