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The real war goes on

Dispatches from commanders on the front report that the “war on coal” is over. Yet, it should be noted that intelligence sources say that key campaigns in the theater of operations against pension security, mine-related scientific research, health coverage and mine safety suggest that the commanders are still vigorously prosecuting the war on coal miners.

David Arnold

Versailles

This story was originally published November 21, 2017 at 7:46 PM with the headline "The real war goes on."

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