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My friend is about to run for 365 days straight. A marathon a day. Barefoot. South to North of Africa. Global fundraiser.

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willysworld
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365 days. A marathon a day. Barefoot. South to North of Africa. Global fundraiser.
Every nation. The Human Race. For Love and for this World.
The world is a pretty scary place at the moment as hate and death continue to flood our news, eyes, and ears every second of every day. We are raising awareness for LOVE by fundraising for authentic and empowering charities. We are emphasizing the fact that we are all HUMANS and underneath our skin, we are all the same.
Join Nick Lawson as he runs solo from the Southernmost tip to the northernmost tip of Africa, journeying up the East coast and through 23 countries. He will make the journey the whole way alone, but he will never be alone because the whole world will be joining him in some way. Humans from every country on this planet will join him.

We CAN do this.

Let's love each other more.
Follow: Nick Lawson
Join us if you believe in this message
Donate NOW: http://www.runforlove2018.com%2Ftake-action%2F]https://www.runforlove2018.com/take-a...[/url]

Filmed & Edited By: Andrew Christie
Produced by: William Stolk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOusm5trSEQ&feature=youtu.be

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/887590/365-days--A-marathon-a-day--Barefoot--South-to-North-of-Africa--Global-fundraiser-
Dec 30 2017 7:45PM
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willysworld
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https://www.runforlove2018.com/
Dec 30 2017 7:51PM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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this isn't going to happen
Dec 30 2017 8:06PM
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SammyDubz
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no shot
Dec 30 2017 8:25PM
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.Hugo.
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He's either going to be enslaved, or killed by the swing of a giraffes neck
Dec 30 2017 8:48PM
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profa_212
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Forrest Gump?

Is that even humanly possible? What?
Dec 30 2017 9:05PM
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Snowpeck
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Running barefoot isn’t that good for you. This is why we made shoes.
Dec 30 2017 9:26PM
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Mingg
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It’d be more impressive if done in ski boots
Dec 30 2017 9:36PM
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ahshit
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MinggIt’d be more impressive if done in ski boots


Even more if they ran it in just the shells.
Dec 30 2017 9:37PM
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Titus69
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Bet the person gets a side cramp in the first few miles and decides to not run through an entire continent full of dangerous people, animals, and hot ass weather.
Dec 30 2017 10:11PM
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iFlip
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Thanks for posting. I will be interested to follow his progress.

The above said, I watched his entire BS video. Even he did not know what his "cause" is. As I interpret it, he's a bum and is looking for a grand amount of attention and sees this as his opportunity. By saying the "in" bs statements, he's created a platform for himself.

I also do not believe he has a chance in hell of doing what he says he will. Sure, he will "accomplish" some "version" of this. Then he'll make a statement/video about how running was never the purpose, love yourself, yada yada yada. The same bs as everyone who starts something big and fails epically.

So, let's get some bets going on how many days he actually manages to run/walk a marathon before his first failure. I give him 17 days. It's certainly possible to run a marathon a day for a year (and it has been done before) but I do not see him doing it. 17 days.
Dec 30 2017 10:41PM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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iFlipThanks for posting. I will be interested to follow his progress.

The above said, I watched his entire BS video. Even he did not know what his "cause" is. As I interpret it, he's a bum and is looking for a grand amount of attention and sees this as his opportunity. By saying the "in" bs statements, he's created a platform for himself.

I also do not believe he has a chance in hell of doing what he says he will. Sure, he will "accomplish" some "version" of this. Then he'll make a statement/video about how running was never the purpose, love yourself, yada yada yada. The same bs as everyone who starts something big and fails epically.

So, let's get some bets going on how many days he actually manages to run/walk a marathon before his first failure. I give him 17 days. It's certainly possible to run a marathon a day for a year (and it has been done before) but I do not see him doing it. 17 days.


At least he is going to give it a try. It’s a lot better than sitting on a couch and blowing farts into it all day long, or whatever the fuck you do.
Dec 30 2017 10:48PM
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weedoo
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broccoliraabeAt least he is going to give it a try. It’s a lot better than sitting on a couch and blowing farts into it all day long, or whatever the fuck you do.

Yeah word, seems like a pretty productive way of spending your time if you give it a shot, just seems like a dangerous place to do it but I guess we’ll see
Dec 31 2017 3:08AM
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JmckR
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Fred_BearHe's either going to be enslaved, or killed by the swing of a giraffes neck


One of the funniest comments I've ever seen on NS... congrats sir
Dec 31 2017 5:48AM
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theabortionator
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Does he know what he's getting into? Not trying to be a dick, just curious. Africa is an awesome place, but it can be a fucking gnarly place.
Dec 31 2017 6:02AM
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theabortionator
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What is the specific goal? Other than "I want to raise money for stuff and bring smiles to people". What is the real goal here?

Specific causes? Issues? It just seems so general.

I like that he wants to do something, but it seems so vague. As if he doesn't know anything about the continent or the issues. I think learning more would be a good place to start. Hell I know very little about the place. I just think there should be some specific goals. How much are you trying to raise? What issues are you trying to tackle?

It's important to know if you want people to donate and participate.
Dec 31 2017 6:10AM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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theabortionatorWhat is the specific goal? Other than "I want to raise money for stuff and bring smiles to people". What is the real goal here?

Specific causes? Issues? It just seems so general.

I like that he wants to do something, but it seems so vague. As if he doesn't know anything about the continent or the issues. I think learning more would be a good place to start. Hell I know very little about the place. I just think there should be some specific goals. How much are you trying to raise? What issues are you trying to tackle?

It's important to know if you want people to donate and participate.


The goal is to “raise awareness for love”.
Dec 31 2017 6:17AM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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He wants half a million dollars so donate! Do it for LOVE

https://www.gofundme.com/runforlove2018
Dec 31 2017 6:32AM
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theabortionator
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broccoliraabeHe wants half a million dollars so donate! Do it for LOVE

https://www.gofundme.com/runforlove2018


At least it's not for a coachella ticket
Dec 31 2017 6:37AM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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i found some pretty funny stuff on https://www.runforlove2018.com/project/

"I will make the whole journey solo and “anonymous” will make the whole journey solo but we will never be solo. Humans from every country on Earth will join us for a leg of the journey and represent their nations and fundraise for charities of their choosing."

"This will be broadcasted globally on every spectrum of media communication and more importantly word of mouth. The whole world will be watching. It’s not about the physical distance or running through a “dangerous” continent."

"Certain influential and powerful people with authentic messages and foundations/causes that are promoting LOVE, education, belief, equality, empowerment, environmental sustainability, human rights etc will come along for a leg of the journey and we will document conversations we have about love, belief, empathy etc."

"IT’S ABOUT OUR WHOLE WORLD UNITING AS ONE AND LEARNING TO LOVE EACH OTHER MORE!!!"





Dec 31 2017 6:46AM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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this guy should be a comedian lol. rn i am literally laughing so hard that my stomach is in pain

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbz_THzF_Jv/?taken-by=runforlove2018

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbkm7ymlK3s/?taken-by=runforlove2018
Dec 31 2017 6:51AM
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JmckR
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Sounds like an absolute con to me and anyone who donates is a bit of a mug.

$100,000 for a doctor? To diagnose what, blisters?
$100,000 USD for a media team? What - updating facebook and instagram accounts is job position worth $100,000 a year? I'm in the wrong industry...
$200,000 for 'on the ground expenses' - how is running through Africa (selection of poorest countries in the world by a huge margin) going to cost him $550 A DAY? What 5* hotels is he planning on staying in?

Absolute con. Doesn't even mention a true figure that's going to charity - only money that's 'left over' will go... hmm I guess how much that'll be... $20?
Dec 31 2017 9:09AM
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jellomellow
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jmckay7Sounds like an absolute con to me and anyone who donates is a bit of a mug.

$100,000 for a doctor? To diagnose what, blisters?
$100,000 USD for a media team? What - updating facebook and instagram accounts is job position worth $100,000 a year? I'm in the wrong industry...
$200,000 for 'on the ground expenses' - how is running through Africa (selection of poorest countries in the world by a huge margin) going to cost him $550 A DAY? What 5* hotels is he planning on staying in?

Absolute con. Doesn't even mention a true figure that's going to charity - only money that's 'left over' will go... hmm I guess how much that'll be... $20?


what about the other 100000$?
Dec 31 2017 4:33PM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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jmckay7Sounds like an absolute con to me and anyone who donates is a bit of a mug.

$100,000 for a doctor? To diagnose what, blisters?
$100,000 USD for a media team? What - updating facebook and instagram accounts is job position worth $100,000 a year? I'm in the wrong industry...
$200,000 for 'on the ground expenses' - how is running through Africa (selection of poorest countries in the world by a huge margin) going to cost him $550 A DAY? What 5* hotels is he planning on staying in?

Absolute con. Doesn't even mention a true figure that's going to charity - only money that's 'left over' will go... hmm I guess how much that'll be... $20?


Where did u find these numbers from?
Dec 31 2017 4:36PM
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jellomellow
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broccoliraabeWhere did u find these numbers from?


his go fund me https://www.gofundme.com/runforlove2018
Dec 31 2017 5:06PM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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jellomellowhis go fund me https://www.gofundme.com/runforlove2018


ok this is complete bullshit. he obviously didn't need any of this money bcuz he is in Kenya rn....

am i the only person that thinks it is a bit strange that this guy has never run a single marathon in his life, yet he wants to run one every day for a whole year?
Dec 31 2017 5:12PM
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.FRY.
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LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Dec 31 2017 5:28PM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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jmckay7Sounds like an absolute con to me and anyone who donates is a bit of a mug.

$200,000 for 'on the ground expenses' - how is running through Africa (selection of poorest countries in the world by a huge margin) going to cost him $550 A DAY? What 5* hotels is he planning on staying in?

he is running a marathon a day for a whole year. maybe he wants to get a good night sleep.
Dec 31 2017 5:47PM
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lewisbski
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MinggIt’d be more impressive if done in ski boots

Just buy full tilts and he will be fine
Dec 31 2017 6:15PM
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.FRY.
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what if this turns into a new chads gap thread because op’s friend successfully does it
Dec 31 2017 6:18PM
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mmccarthy81
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.Frywhat if this turns into a new chads gap thread because op’s friend successfully does it

Yeah good luck getting through Somalia, I heard MFM and his child soldiers will be there waiting to shoot your ass up
Dec 31 2017 6:55PM
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JmckR
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.Frywhat if this turns into a new chads gap thread because op’s friend successfully does it


There's more chance of my recently passed 90year old Granddad triple backflipping over chads on a monoski this season, than there is this guy successfully completely this...
Dec 31 2017 6:56PM
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.FRY.
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mmccarthy81Yeah good luck getting through Somalia, I heard MFM and his child soldiers will be there waiting to shoot your ass up


jmckay7There's more chance of my recently passed 90year old Granddad triple backflipping over chads on a monoski this season, than there is this guy successfully completely this...


I don’t think he will either, he would definitely get murdered lol... I was just saying how epic and hilarious it would be if he did, chances are like .00000001%.
Dec 31 2017 7:35PM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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.FryI don’t think he will either, he would definitely get murdered lol... I was just saying how epic and hilarious it would be if he did, chances are like .00000001%.


the guy is fucking a lot of ppl over if he isn't successful. i dunno why the guy would take on such a large challenge if he didnt think he could do it.
Dec 31 2017 7:38PM
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mmccarthy81
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.FryI don’t think he will either, he would definitely get murdered lol... I was just saying how epic and hilarious it would be if he did, chances are like .00000001%.

I was just making a Chads thread joke, I’m not doubting him. I hope he makes it
Dec 31 2017 7:38PM
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iced
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Why africa lol? warloards are going to just turn the kid into a fleshlight. Funny con


instead you guys should fund me! I am going to run through Brazil's slum to show the world how peaceful the sand bastards are.
I will need 10000 for a bullet proof vest, 100000 for a various assortment of guns, and 100000000 for all the shirts im gonna make after and sell back to you
Dec 31 2017 11:22PM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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I hope he doesn’t run into General Buttnaked
Dec 31 2017 11:59PM
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Titus69
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broccoliraabeI hope he doesn’t run into General Buttnaked


Or Kony
Jan 1 2018 12:18AM
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I_Liek_Eggs
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he cuold use sum eggs
Jan 1 2018 12:19AM
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ahshit
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I_Liek_Eggshe cuold use sum eggs


You could use some milk
Jan 1 2018 12:22AM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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Titus69Or Kony


#StopKony
Jan 1 2018 12:25AM
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I_Liek_Eggs
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sickskiYou could use some milk

haha what a funny joke i laugh 10 time
Jan 1 2018 12:29AM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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I_Liek_Eggshaha what a funny joke i laugh 10 time


*farts*
Jan 1 2018 12:54AM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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Nick is running for LOVE
Jan 1 2018 12:57AM
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RudyGarmisch
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I'll tune in for that Somalia leg.
Jan 1 2018 1:41AM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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RudyGarmischI'll tune in for that Somalia leg.


Yaarrrrrrrrrrrr
Jan 1 2018 1:55AM
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willysworld
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Nick Lawson, Kellie Hall and Jasmine Davis built a school for the developmentally disabled in the biggest slum in Africa, Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya. They are in the process of restructuring the school and moving to a new facility as I type this..what did you do this year to help the world? Haters gonna hate it's not a scam Nick will make it watch.
Jan 1 2018 2:00AM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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willysworldNick Lawson, Kellie Hall and Jasmine Davis built a school for the developmentally disabled in the biggest slum in Africa, Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya. They are in the process of restructuring the school and moving to a new facility as I type this..what did you do this year to help the world? Haters gonna hate it's not a scam Nick will make it watch.


Who are the powerful and influential people that are going to be in the run???
Jan 1 2018 2:01AM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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willysworldNick Lawson, Kellie Hall and Jasmine Davis built a school for the developmentally disabled in the biggest slum in Africa, Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya. They are in the process of restructuring the school and moving to a new facility as I type this..what did you do this year to help the world? Haters gonna hate it's not a scam Nick will make it watch.


How does one “raise awareness for LOVE”?
Jan 1 2018 2:04AM
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iced
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broccoliraabeI hope he doesn’t run into General Buttnaked


ayyy vice
Jan 1 2018 6:09PM
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iFlip
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willysworldNick Lawson, Kellie Hall and Jasmine Davis built a school for the developmentally disabled in the biggest slum in Africa, Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya. They are in the process of restructuring the school and moving to a new facility as I type this..what did you do this year to help the world? Haters gonna hate it's not a scam Nick will make it watch.


So you're saying he had such poor judgement concerning the location of the school that it now has to be moved, after only one year?

If you're so sure he will make it, how about we make a cash wager? You can donate your winnings to his crappy loving-himself platform if you win, and if I win I'll do something worthwhile with the money, like buy pretzels. How about we bet $200, and I'll pay up if he makes it to the 180-day mark. Heck, I'll do 2-1, and wager my $400 versus your $200 that he doesn't make it to 180 days. What say you? All talk, or put your money where your mouth is?
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