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raouldukelives

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11. I agree that individual action doesn't cut it

Reply to TheWraith (Reply #1)

Sat Jan 7, 2012, 03:04 PM

Jan 2012

But it sure as hell helps a lot. Only through individual choices and word of mouth can we overcome the mass media and it's pro cash at any cost message.

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