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Eleanors38

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61. The mantra chant of economic determinism is the secular equivalent of Bible-quoting.

Mon Nov 18, 2013, 01:09 AM

Nov 2013

The RW was quite willing to cut deals with less income than those of more rounded biz models, treating the packaged blowhards as loss leaders in hopes of establishing a deeper culture for its philosophy. Democrats & liberals have drawn away from an identifiable, clearly understood outlook which Americans could support. The political radio network could not work for Democrats even if they had the $ and willingness to try it.

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The mantra chant of economic determinism is the secular equivalent of Bible-quoting. Eleanors38 Nov 2013 #61

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