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| Maddy McCall
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:12 PM Original message |
| Florida Christian Theme Park Dodges Property (and sales) Tax |
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| meegbear
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
| 1. When you charge $30 for admission, is that a church? |
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| liberal N proud
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:19 PM Response to Reply #1 |
| 6. I will second that! |
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| donco6
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Tue Jul-12-05 04:27 PM Response to Reply #1 |
| 22. I'll 3rd it. |
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| Cronquist
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Tue Jul-12-05 06:04 PM Response to Reply #22 |
| 34. I'll go out on a limb...... |
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| donco6
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Tue Jul-12-05 08:09 PM Response to Reply #34 |
| 44. On that, people just shouldn't. :) eom |
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| Pretty_in_CodePink
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Wed Jul-13-05 10:08 AM Response to Reply #34 |
| 87. Zion - I think fundametalist |
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| LiberalFighter
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Tue Jul-12-05 06:06 PM Response to Reply #22 |
| 35. They should not be making a profit!!! |
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| Pretty_in_CodePink
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Wed Jul-13-05 10:24 AM Response to Reply #35 |
| 88. And then tax deductible for the guest |
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| lumpy
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Tue Jul-12-05 08:16 PM Response to Reply #1 |
| 47. Plus a gift shop |
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| VegasWolf
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Wed Jul-13-05 04:36 PM Response to Reply #1 |
| 97. I wouldn't pay 30 bucks to a church, but for a chance to ride the Jesus |
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| Roland99
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
| 2. Donegan damn well better appeal!! |
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| MisterP
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
| 3. what's it include, a Jewtochristiancoaster? |
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| Roland99
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:15 PM Response to Reply #3 |
| 4. And a Holy Hellevator? |
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| arwalden
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:29 PM Response to Reply #3 |
| 12. A Log Flume Ride... That Plunges Underwater And BAPTIZES EVERYONE!! |
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| Betsy Ross
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:32 PM Response to Reply #3 |
| 14. Reply: "what's it include, a Jewtochristiancoaster?" |
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| donco6
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Tue Jul-12-05 04:28 PM Response to Reply #14 |
| 23. *Zing!* |
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| tammywammy
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Tue Jul-12-05 08:26 PM Response to Reply #3 |
| 49. This is one of the funniest things I've read today |
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| MisterP
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Tue Jul-12-05 10:19 PM Response to Reply #49 |
| 62. or one whose mouth you enter |
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| Oreo
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
| 5. Here's their website |
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| Logiola
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:21 PM Response to Reply #5 |
| 7. they should hold the next Republican National Convention there |
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| Ian David
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
| 8. Well, that does it. Let's all go worship at The House of Chuck E. Cheese |
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| bookman
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
| 9. Crucifixion show? |
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| VegasWolf
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Tue Jul-12-05 08:21 PM Response to Reply #9 |
| 48. Watch jesus crucified four times a day at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM and |
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| WCGreen
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Tue Jul-12-05 10:57 PM Response to Reply #48 |
| 65. At night the puncture wounds light up |
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| bluedog
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:23 PM Response to Original message |
| 10. I posted about this park when |
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| Ian David
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:26 PM Response to Original message |
| 11. Can you buy un-taxed cigarettes there? |
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| Az_lefty
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:30 PM Response to Original message |
| 13. If you charge admission, it's not a church !!!! |
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| northzax
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Wed Jul-13-05 09:14 AM Response to Reply #13 |
| 84. many religious groups, in essence charge admission |
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| arikara
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
| 15. How bizarre |
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| AllegroRondo
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
| 16. Daily Show last night covered similar stuff |
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| billyoc
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:54 PM Response to Reply #16 |
| 19. "God vs. the Gavel" |
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| TlalocW
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:43 PM Response to Original message |
| 17. Y'know, that's just messed up |
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| donco6
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Tue Jul-12-05 04:30 PM Response to Reply #17 |
| 25. You know - it might be worth $30 - |
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| daleo
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Tue Jul-12-05 03:51 PM Response to Original message |
| 18. Why should taxpayers subsidize the conversion of Jews to Christianity |
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| The Stranger
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Tue Jul-12-05 04:29 PM Response to Reply #18 |
| 24. I'm glad someone pointed that out. |
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| Miss Chybil
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Tue Jul-12-05 05:57 PM Response to Reply #18 |
| 32. Amen! |
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| unschooler
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Tue Jul-12-05 04:15 PM Response to Original message |
| 20. Excuse me while I |
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| SlavesandBulldozers
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Tue Jul-12-05 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
| 21. i went there once |
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| Maddy McCall
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Tue Jul-12-05 04:50 PM Response to Reply #21 |
| 26. Bwahahahahaha!!!! |
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| Sgent
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Tue Jul-12-05 05:01 PM Response to Reply #26 |
| 27. On a serious note.... |
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| Maddy McCall
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Tue Jul-12-05 05:52 PM Response to Reply #27 |
| 29. Would you pay $30 to go to an amusement park, the sole purpose of ... |
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| LiberalFighter
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Tue Jul-12-05 06:08 PM Response to Reply #29 |
| 37. How many Jews go to the park vs other religions? |
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| Maddy McCall
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Tue Jul-12-05 07:32 PM Response to Reply #37 |
| 41. Good point. I think it's a "preachin' to the choir" type amusement park |
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| SlavesandBulldozers
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Tue Jul-12-05 09:01 PM Response to Reply #41 |
| 55. that's pretty much it in a nutshell |
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| Sgent
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Tue Jul-12-05 09:16 PM Response to Reply #29 |
| 61. Of course I wouldn't pay this park $30 |
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| Miss Chybil
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Tue Jul-12-05 05:59 PM Response to Reply #27 |
| 33. But, would you pay $30 to be converted on Mr. Job's Wild Ride? |
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| SaveAmerica
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Tue Jul-12-05 10:52 PM Response to Reply #33 |
| 63. And you know where you'll end up at the end of that ride, right? |
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| Miss Chybil
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Wed Jul-13-05 12:01 AM Response to Reply #63 |
| 72. I get my $30 back? nt |
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| SaveAmerica
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Wed Jul-13-05 12:49 AM Response to Reply #72 |
| 75. On Toad the ride ends in Hell, it seems fitting for your Job ride, |
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| Miss Chybil
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Wed Jul-13-05 03:28 PM Response to Reply #75 |
| 92. Oh, but God just puts Job through hell and then gives him everything back. |
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| BronxBoy
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Thu Jul-14-05 11:29 AM Response to Reply #72 |
| 108. Only if they can't convert you! |
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| cshldoc
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Wed Jul-13-05 06:41 AM Response to Reply #33 |
| 77. I did it! |
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| Initech
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Tue Jul-12-05 06:11 PM Response to Reply #21 |
| 38. Wait a minute, this is a real place? |
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| SlavesandBulldozers
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Tue Jul-12-05 09:09 PM Response to Reply #38 |
| 60. oh it's real. |
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| WCGreen
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Tue Jul-12-05 10:59 PM Response to Reply #21 |
| 66. I tip my hat to a master..... |
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| SlavesandBulldozers
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Wed Jul-13-05 05:08 PM Response to Reply #66 |
| 100. wow. . thanks! |
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| left hand man
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Tue Jul-12-05 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
| 28. Give the church tax exempt status on the church itself(grudgingly) |
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| stepnw1f
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Tue Jul-12-05 05:54 PM Response to Original message |
| 30. Weeee... Brainwash Land!!! |
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| Miss Chybil
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Tue Jul-12-05 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
| 31. Do they have Palestinian Suiciders, too? Ooooh! Oooooh! I wanna go! |
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| LiberalFighter
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Tue Jul-12-05 06:07 PM Response to Original message |
| 36. That mean it is a charity contribution that can be deducted from taxes? |
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| Maddy McCall
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Tue Jul-12-05 07:34 PM Response to Reply #36 |
| 42. Yep. |
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| BattyDem
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Tue Jul-12-05 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
| 39. Oh yeah ... this sounds like a really fun place for a vacation. |
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| donco6
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Tue Jul-12-05 08:13 PM Response to Reply #39 |
| 46. To your last question - yes. |
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| Buns_of_Fire
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Wed Jul-13-05 04:30 AM Response to Reply #39 |
| 76. Robert Pirsig summed it up for me... |
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| Darwins Finch
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Wed Jul-13-05 08:13 AM Response to Reply #39 |
| 81. It is weakness of faith |
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| leesa
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Tue Jul-12-05 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
| 40. "Holy Land"????WTF is that? How can these morons be public officials? |
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| delete_bush
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Tue Jul-12-05 08:02 PM Response to Original message |
| 43. content aside, they have a pretty cool |
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| SlavesandBulldozers
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Tue Jul-12-05 09:04 PM Response to Reply #43 |
| 56. bwahahahah |
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| Lars39
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Tue Jul-12-05 08:12 PM Response to Original message |
| 45. I've got a swingset in the back yard. |
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| BronxBoy
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Thu Jul-14-05 11:35 AM Response to Reply #45 |
| 109. Naw.... |
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| seejanerun
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Tue Jul-12-05 08:26 PM Response to Original message |
| 50. I hate to say it |
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| SlavesandBulldozers
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Tue Jul-12-05 09:05 PM Response to Reply #50 |
| 57. well let's not throw the baby jesus out with the holy-water here. |
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| VegasWolf
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Tue Jul-12-05 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
| 51. These are the proper swimming attire required for the Jesus Lagoon - |
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| SlavesandBulldozers
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Tue Jul-12-05 09:07 PM Response to Reply #51 |
| 58. omfg |
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| SaveAmerica
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Tue Jul-12-05 10:55 PM Response to Reply #51 |
| 64. The slimming swimmer's not working! That's right back to |
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| DanCa
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Tue Jul-12-05 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
| 52. Idol worship |
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| Initech
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Wed Jul-13-05 05:09 PM Response to Reply #52 |
| 101. Isnt that the second commandment? |
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| WillyT
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Tue Jul-12-05 08:44 PM Response to Original message |
| 53. But... But... I've Always LOVED The "Who Would Jesus Bomb" Ride !!! |
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| jsamuel
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Tue Jul-12-05 08:50 PM Response to Original message |
| 54. You can also hold a music concert to spread the word of god and charge $30 |
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| SlavesandBulldozers
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Tue Jul-12-05 09:08 PM Response to Reply #54 |
| 59. yeah I saw Tesh live at Golgotha there. |
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| WCGreen
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Tue Jul-12-05 11:04 PM Response to Original message |
| 67. Well Disney gets a huge tax break because they |
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| jsamuel
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Tue Jul-12-05 11:47 PM Response to Reply #67 |
| 70. Property tax in Florida goes to the State |
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| WCGreen
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Wed Jul-13-05 12:12 AM Response to Reply #70 |
| 73. Doesn't some of the property tax stay in the counties... |
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| BronxBoy
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Thu Jul-14-05 11:38 AM Response to Reply #70 |
| 110. Which is probably why |
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| Pretty_in_CodePink
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Wed Jul-13-05 10:38 AM Response to Reply #67 |
| 90. That agriculture clause is controversial too |
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| insane_cratic_gal
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Tue Jul-12-05 11:28 PM Response to Original message |
| 68. This is a joke? |
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| dhinojosa
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Tue Jul-12-05 11:42 PM Response to Original message |
| 69. I'm fucking going, that's all there is to it, and while I am there.... |
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| genieroze
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Tue Jul-12-05 11:50 PM Response to Original message |
| 71. Oh give me a break, BTW I'm a Christian and this is BS. |
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| Not_Giving_Up
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Wed Jul-13-05 12:21 AM Response to Original message |
| 74. They even beg for donations on their website |
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| noonwitch
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Wed Jul-13-05 07:29 AM Response to Original message |
| 78. It looks kind of fun, in a campy way |
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| moggie
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Wed Jul-13-05 07:34 AM Response to Original message |
| 79. Is Ned Flanders behind this? |
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| GeekMonkey
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Wed Jul-13-05 07:38 AM Response to Original message |
| 80. I dont understand why ANY church gets to avoid taxes |
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| Darwins Finch
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Wed Jul-13-05 08:18 AM Response to Reply #80 |
| 82. I think I'm in love |
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| redqueen
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Wed Jul-13-05 10:26 AM Response to Reply #80 |
| 89. I know you've been here a little while... |
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| DemBeans
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Wed Jul-13-05 08:55 AM Response to Original message |
| 83. wow, you can be stupid and not pay taxes, too |
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| AzDar
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Wed Jul-13-05 09:59 AM Response to Reply #83 |
| 85. Oh god...You simply must try the Last Temptation of the Crepes!! LOL! |
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| drm604
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Wed Jul-13-05 03:58 PM Response to Reply #83 |
| 93. They certainly could use a proof reader. |
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| progressoid
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Wed Jul-13-05 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
| 86. Stop Christian Bashing! Stop Christian Bashing! |
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| Megahurtz
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Wed Jul-13-05 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
| 91. Wow! Rakin' in the tax free bucks in the name of the Lord! |
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| greekspeak
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Wed Jul-13-05 04:15 PM Response to Original message |
| 94. Cynthia MacKinnon: What would you say if I opened a devil worship park? |
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| Paganini
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Wed Jul-13-05 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
| 95. Mc Christians- oy! n/t |
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| Maine-ah
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Wed Jul-13-05 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
| 96. ok, somebody e-mail this to the Daily Show |
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| Maine-ah
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Wed Jul-13-05 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
| 98. These people have the nuts to ask for donations: |
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| SangamonTaylor
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Wed Jul-13-05 04:59 PM Response to Original message |
| 99. Welcome to Reverend Wayne's Pearly Gates! n/t |
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| silvershadow
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Wed Jul-13-05 11:12 PM Response to Original message |
| 102. wow this is awesome....I think I will |
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| SeanQuinn
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Wed Jul-13-05 11:26 PM Response to Original message |
| 103. See, this is taken a bit out of context. |
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| Pretty_in_CodePink
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Wed Jul-13-05 11:52 PM Response to Reply #103 |
| 105. Why does the ruling make sense? |
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| SeanQuinn
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Thu Jul-14-05 12:33 AM Response to Reply #105 |
| 106. Ah, I see where you're coming from. |
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| Pretty_in_CodePink
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Thu Jul-14-05 06:52 AM Response to Reply #106 |
| 107. I'm a few miles from The Holy Land |
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| mitchum
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Wed Jul-13-05 11:30 PM Response to Original message |
| 104. Onward, Christian Grifters! |
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