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Old 12-24-2008, 05:54   #2
Richard
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Originally Posted by Pete View Post
If a poor person ain't got a pot, promise them a pot and they'll do anything for you.
The old standard line used by the so-called People's Democratic Republic of whatever crowd when recruiting for their grievance laden cause--sounded good...especially to those who are ill-educated and knew no better. However, I was always amazed at those who were oftentimes very educated and still bought that line. Guess some things really don't change all that much.

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