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Ol Janx Spirit

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17. Nothing says "make America great again" like sinking $1.4 billion into an island...
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 11:41 AM
Yesterday

...at the junction of the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea.

It is only 45 miles from Punta Palascìa in Italy. On exceptionally clear days, Sazan is visible from the Italian mainland.

It looks like it has beautiful weather from May to October.

On paper it looks like it is a fairly nice location with some fascinating history. For example: In 215 B.C., during the First Macedonian War, ancient Greek historian Polybius recorded a significant military encounter near the island involving the forces of Philip V of Macedon and the Roman Republic.

But it is an ill-conceived project to be sure, and a lot of Albanians and other organizations oppose it:
https://albaniandailynews.com/news/from-protected-park-to-trump-linked-playground-how-albania-is-privatising-its-coastline

But I am guessing they HAVE to go to far-flung places like Albania because their brand is toxic here--and It turns out toxic most places.

But how can MAGA really justify this betrayal and not be outraged?

Yes, that was a rhetorical question.... They are only outraged by the things they are instructed to be outraged about. It's the cult way....

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