BushCo Continues To Expand Govt. Secrecy


	BushCo Continues To Expand Govt. Secrecy

BartendingBear

9-17-2008 2:41 PM

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BartendingBear says:

You don't need to know. Shut-up and PAY!

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9-18-2008 10:11 AM

kkcapricorn

You don't need to know. Shut-up and PAY!

It seems to have worked well for them so far.

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