Exclusive: Verizon and AT&T Provided Cell Towers for McCain Ranch


	Exclusive: Verizon and AT&T Provided Cell Towers for McCain Ranch

cptenaud

10-22-2008 8:39 PM

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corruption, of, the, rich

cptenaud says:

That`s a shit eating grin if I ever did see one.

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10-22-2008 10:20 PM

Thorne

Doesn't this just suck almost beyond belief??? Here I am out in the middle of BFE High Desert Cali and I'm stuck with those providers, too. I just checked into that alternative provider again and there is STILL no reliable coverage in my area.

10-23-2008 9:09 AM

debbyski

No dropped calls for that chicki bow wow.

10-23-2008 9:14 AM

wiccantexan

Cindy just creeps me out.

10-23-2008 9:16 AM

debbyski

I'd like to break down that cold hard exterior.

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