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    Going Orwellian


    Tuesday, August 31, 2010
    By Virginia Mariposa, S.B.
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    Congress stonewalled on Environmental Protection Agency legislation, most likely because the corporations and their megabucks have succeeded in pretty much buying the vote, not to mention the media.

    Are we headed for an Orwellian world?

    The Koch brothers, worth $35 billion, have donated millions to the Republican Party to ensure that their agenda will be carried out. They have repeatedly funded stealth attacks on the Obama administration, much like the Swift Boaters. They operate oil refineries in Alaska, Texas, and Minnesota. They also own Dixie cups, Georgia Pacific lumber, Lycra, and many more companies.

    They want a tax-free government. Like many rich people, they want to have their cake and eat it, too. Where does that leave the little man? Powerless.

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    Ok Virgina, but your 188 million dolllar man, John Kerry is completely free of corruption? Give me a break. Everyone knows the elite ruling class is comprised of progressive Democrats. Look at the fundraising of the DNC vs. the RNC. True conservatives are broke b/c all our money is being robbed by the government these days to support excessive salaries for bureaucrats, pensions & enemies of freedom. Poor people are overtaxed, not just the wealthy. A $200 traffic citation blows the average working man's budget, but we continue to hire more police to patrol & attack average citizens for money. Wake up and smell the coffee dear.

    jtevis3 (anonymous profile)
    September 1, 2010 at 4:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

    All I can say is....Soros anyone? Daniel Petry

    Oh and I love those Koch brothers. The only problem is that they are not spending enough mopney...go baby go.

    jcrdan (anonymous profile)
    September 8, 2010 at 3:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

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