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Submitted by Dave, Jan 20, 2007 20:55

We all should know that by now. Money talks in our country, and that's it. You'd be amazed at what goes on in Washington lobbying, and I myself am amazed that nobody ever really brings it to the public's attention.

The US Carriers are very well-connected. How else could you explain how they manage to stay in business without even being solvent?

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