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americablog.com - 11/24/2008
A Modest Mormon Proposal
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The Mormon religion says I'm going to hell, and my religion says they're a cult. So, I lose my right to marry and they lose their religious tax status, right? A lot of religions, starting with Catholicism, think that Mormons are cultists, what with thinking Jesus is the brother of the devil and ...
Inquiry Set on Mormon Aid for California Marriage Vote
nytimes.com - 11/26/2008
Inquiry Set on Mormon Aid for California Marriage Vote
— nytimes.com — California officials will investigate accusations that the Mormon Church neglected to report nonmonetary contributions on behalf of a ballot measure to ban same-sex marriage. > (more) Inquiry Set on Mormon Aid for California Marriage Vote

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A Modest Proposal For The Auto Industry: Stop Building Cars
techcrunch.com - 12/1/2008
A Modest Proposal For The Auto Industry: Stop Building Cars
— techcrunch.com — Everybody these days has some advice for the beleaguered U.S. auto industry. Bail them out. Break up the unions. Do something about the dealerships. Do something about spiraling health care and pension costs. Design cars people will love. Etc. ... (more) A Modest Proposal For The Auto Industry: Stop Building Cars

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oxdown.firedoglake.com - 12/1/2008
Oxdown Gazette » A Modest Proposal: Tax Gamblers
— oxdown.firedoglake.com — Surely no one really believes the US taxpayer should pay off the winnings of rank speculators , including the traders in credit default swaps. I offer a modest proposal for fixing the problem: a tax on each gambling transaction of 80%. The Treasury ... (more) Oxdown Gazette » A Modest ...

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