The Sat Standard - February 6th, 2021

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The Sat Standard - February 6th, 2021
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Thought of the week from Marty Bent:
This is going to happen faster than most people expect.

Thought of the week from Matt Odell:
If a select few can change the rules then there are no rules, only rulers.


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