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mykpart

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6. Wouldn't it be in better taste

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Wed Jan 9, 2013, 01:55 AM

Jan 2013

for this inauguration to be more low-key? It's his second term, and the people who voted for him are hurting for money. Is it right to put on an extravagant show?

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