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    Quote Originally Posted by BP348 View Post
    garbage man.
    Not much change, huh?
    Apparently, I'm supposed to be more angry about what Mitt Romney does with his money than what Barack & Michelle Obama do with mine

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    You just gotta realize he is hard of hearing and cranky, and try to speak up more clearly next time and make it perfectly clear what you were saying so there is no misinterpretation. You gotta try not to get mad at the old guy, recognizing the issue at hand.

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    I've had several jobs. The best job I ever had was a minnow dipper at a bait store. I was in Jr High and it was my first job! Those were the good ole days!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Safety Steve View Post
    I've had several jobs. The best job I ever had was a minnow dipper at a bait store. I was in Jr High and it was my first job! Those were the good ole days!
    Hey Boy, gimme some of dem minners!
    Apparently, I'm supposed to be more angry about what Mitt Romney does with his money than what Barack & Michelle Obama do with mine

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    You just gotta realize he is hard of hearing and cranky, and try to speak up more clearly next time and make it perfectly clear what you were saying so there is no misinterpretation. You gotta try not to get mad at the old guy, recognizing the issue at hand.

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    Actor. (Yes, I'm dead serious and yes, I actually made some money and no, it didn't involve removing my clothes in front of a camera).

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