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TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

A Prepper's Guide To Conspiracy Theories

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Mike Mercury
May 04, 2021
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Retailers love to convey a sense of urgency in their marketing promotions but there are only so many ways to say “Hurry up and give us some of your money!” 

As a former marketing copywriter, I’m well versed in the various tactics, yet every time I get an email or see an ad that screams “TIME IS RUNNING OUT!” my first reaction is one of existential dread.…

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