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Thursday, September 20, 2012
A Voice From The 47%
I won't repost any of it here. Just take the time to read it. Tough broad.
And as long as I'm handing out homework, this video is a good discussion about, with insights into, the issues behind the faux R outrage over the 47% who pay no federal tax. Definitely worth listening to, especially by those willing to be enlightened. With bonus coverage of Mitt's views on the Middle East.
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