On Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:39:19 -0700, "Paul Hovnanian P.E."
wrote:

Jim Thompson wrote:

She-e-e-esh ****!

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...N8L2k&refer=us

"It's one of dozens of tax breaks benefiting Hollywood producers,
stock-car racetrack owners and Virgin Islands rum- makers included in
the broader legislation in an effort to win support from House
Republicans, whose defection contributed to a rejection of an earlier
version of the legislation two days ago on a 228-205 vote."

Strange. While I would have expected some calls for extra oversight,
regulation, or the avoidance of 'moral hazards' to have been conditions
for GOP support, it appears that they have sold out for much less.

Except that Wyden is a DEM.

I think there's scum from all sides.

...Jim Thompson
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Viewed from afar, even whores and Democrats seem reputable