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To: haqihana who wrote (2679)12/13/2005 3:19:03 PM
From: Oral Roberts  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 71588
 
klep·toc·ra·cy Pronunciation (klp-tkr-s)
n. pl. klep·toc·ra·cies
A government characterized by rampant greed and corruption.

looks accurate to me.



To: haqihana who wrote (2679)12/13/2005 3:32:20 PM
From: Peter Dierks  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 71588
 
Kleptomaniacs steal without remorse. So does the government.

How many Democrats (including Lincoln Chaffe et al) have been quoted as saying the government cannot afford to reduce taxes. The implication is that it is the government's money and they are gracious enough to allow you to keep some of it.