If we were merely faced with having to make adjustments to our ability to transport things and people, we would not be in such a dire predicament.

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If you do get in a predicament like this, where it continues to be very awkward or uncomfortable, you have two options: remove yourself from the situation, or file a complaint.

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If others find themselves in Bear's awful predicament, there will be little the Fed can do to forestall a rout.

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