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  1. Xerographica10:41 PM

    I got tricked! There's nothing here. Oh...I get it...we're supposed to suggest a must read post. Well...in that case...here's my suggestion...A Must Read Post.

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    1. gcallah11:21 PM

      Sorry, works now.

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    2. Xerographica1:21 AM

      Hmmm...for some reason I still feel tricked. When you clicked on my link did you feel tricked?

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    3. gcallah3:10 AM

      No, why would I have?

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    4. Xerographica4:07 AM

      I don't know? Maybe you felt like I was using your comments section to promote tax choice?

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    5. gcallah1:16 PM

      OK by me.

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    6. Xerographica3:44 PM

      If you ever get a chance, and have any interest in the tax choice concept, it would be pretty darn great if you were to write up a critique of the concept. :D

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  2. traumerei12:25 AM

    What, no "the page at the following link is false" shenanigans?

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