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Spare the Rod, Spoil the Jackel!
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2-1-2009 4:53 PM
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nchnted
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We all need to show more righteous indignation at the theft of our money with no accountability strings attached.
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2-1-2009
5:09 PM
Kelika
Great quote - "Spare the rod, spoil the jackal."
Those greedy jerks are lower than jackals.
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