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Some things money can't buy


Temp wage per hour for making copies and sorting files...$10

Retail price for the third book in the Twilight saga that I bought today, even though I couldn't afford it...$19.99

Lowest listed suggested contribution to The Democratic Party listed on the party Web site...$25

Estimated price of the earrings Cindy Lou-Who McCain wore on Tuesday night...$280,000.

The fact that, after passing her background check (whew!), Amy just officially received and accepted a full-time job offer...priceless!

Hello cable TV! Hello paying down the principal on the mortgage! Hello campaign contribution??! I start Sept. 15. One more week of freedom's pretty priceless, too.

Comments

Chilly Dog said…
Amy, you should have gone into the beer business so that you could dress like these Republicans. I wonder if the average Bud drinker knows that he is funding these fancy clothes.

Chilly Dog

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