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Gamesmanship

It's sobering as Don gets madder and madder
While functioning under duress
That while we created "Shoots And Ladders"
The Persians created Chess

*Persia renamed Iran in 1939
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Godwin Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 6:32 AM
VERY good, entertaining delight of a write. Love your point. My older brother's chess games became so intense (close to when he played RISK) that I never developed much interest.
Gorelick Avatar
May 5, 2026 at 12:53 PM
I was never a fan of board games either, but understand their allure. Thx. Robert
Anaya Avatar
April 18, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Can you believe it! MAGA peeps say DT'S so smart that he's playing three dimensional Chess. Now that is a real Haha. He is without a clue, waiting for them to reveal his odd actions. The whole war for nothing, back to square one. April's blessings ~
Gorelick Avatar
April 19, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Bobby Fischer great champion grand master of the game of strategy, unlike our leader, he is a was a great strategist, although admittedly a bit eccentric!
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