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    <title>Random Hacks: Double Standards</title>
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      <title>Double Standards</title>
      <description>    &lt;p&gt;When a CEO lays off thousands of workers and gives himself a $10
    million dollar bonus (and a private jet), it's simply the free market
    at work.  When the government throws a single mother off welfare, it's
    teaching her personal responsibility.&lt;/p&gt;

    &lt;p&gt;When the Federal government gives billions of our tax dollars to
    large coporate farmers, it's a vital investment in agriculture.  When a
    state seizes private land to subsidize a sports stadium, it's a
    savvy business deal.&lt;/p&gt;

    &lt;p&gt;The current leadership of the Republican Party is very anxious to
    teach personal responsibility to the poor.  But they understand that
    free market can be a cruel place, so they're always willing (after
    careful consideration) to provide a safety net for the rich.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>Eric</author>
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