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I suppose it's out of the question to revisit that idea of asking the rich to pay their taxes? I mean, I know it would shatter their fragile feelings and be a horrible burden, but maybe if we were to appeal to their patriotism, their sense of morality, their regard for fellow citizen who are suffering...no, you're right. It wouldn't be fair.

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It is that time of year I wish there was a way to siphon all the flood waters to put out the fires. If only it were possible to build such a pipeline for water...it's clearly only possible for oil.

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They are both equally worthless. ;-)

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Right now, a calm professional with an intimate knowledge of the inner workings of government on all levels sounds like the sort of thing the country needs.

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You know, looking at him, I would have guessed different.

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Every year at Christmas, my brother and I would spend the night in town with my grandparents, and they'd take us around to see the Christmas lights. This was early sixties, outdoor lights on individual homes was relatively new, and still relatively expensive. Only the wealthiest had them.

Even with a 90% top tax rate, they still looked they were doing pretty good.

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....tinkle down....There. FIFY.

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Hear! Hear!

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It would be poetic for a hurricane named Jose to take out Mar-a-lago, but that fucker in the White House would just see that as an excuse to rebuild it even gaudier than before at taxpayer expense.

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Everything is complicated when all you have is 2 functioning neurons. PS: Nice avatar!

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There is a form. The catch is you can only get it processed if your last name is Trump.

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It is hard, if you are low energy and weak!

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Is that what Wharton School of Bu$ine$$ students learn?

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Katie? I should be Kate in honor of Walter Becker.

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They aren't anything alike. Hurricanes accomplish something.

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And their people aren't exactly white.

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