The Wrong People Are Being Blamed


	The Wrong People Are Being Blamed

cptenaud

10-7-2009 12:02 PM

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blame, where, due

cptenaud says:

Hard to put blame on people you cant see, because they live in gated communities. Play golf at a club you cant attend. And eat at restaurants you cant afford.

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