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Lint Head

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6. No the government shouldn't be blamed but I think they should get credit. If there was no

Reply to Missycim (Reply #3)

Sat Aug 4, 2012, 01:27 PM

Aug 2012

government those services would not exist. Dams that provide power are built by the government. No electricity equals no business unless you live in the dark ages and your profession is gathering wood for warmth.

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If it is possible to build a business without Government- [View all] Bluerthanblue Aug 2012 OP

Republican policies take money out of middle class pockets CJCRANE Aug 2012 #1

If that business has lights, water, fire protection, a safe building, roads to receive and send Lint Head Aug 2012 #2

well those services aren't for free Missycim Aug 2012 #3

No the government shouldn't be blamed but I think they should get credit. If there was no Lint Head Aug 2012 #6

The whole community pays for them not just businesses. CJCRANE Aug 2012 #7

the businesses only pay for a small portion of what they recieve in exchange Bluerthanblue Aug 2012 #8

Right wing talk. DURHAM D Aug 2012 #10

Many businesses are succeeding while this loser is blaming Obama... rfranklin Aug 2012 #4

Of course you can, and regulations kill businesses. grantcart Aug 2012 #5

+1 Bluerthanblue Aug 2012 #9

Ask The Mafia thelordofhell Aug 2012 #11