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The more money an American accumulates, the less interesting he becomes.

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Audience Drink Writing
I’m all for bringing back the birch, but only between consenting adults.
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Adult Consent Myself
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I’m always an optimist!
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Government Need People Philosophy Religion
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Myself Remember Writing
I know a lot of the Annapolis breed.
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Known Myself
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Wikipedia Wrong
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