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Old 08-28-2012, 10:01 AM
 
Location: The canyon (with my pistols and knife)
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Democrats love big infrastructure projects until they're built nearby. Republicans love big infrastructure projects until they have to pay for them.

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Old 08-28-2012, 10:09 AM
 
Location: Minnysoda
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I see it all the time....For example just about everyone agrees that we need to repair and upgrade the electrical grid...BUT the second you try to run a line close to someone they will take you to court to stop...Typical NIMBY
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