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<div dir="ltr" align="left"><font size="2">Whatever calculations you are using, hang on to your wallets because after the Nov 08 elections your COL is going to be rising at a frightening rate, without any corresponding increase in the qualitiy of living. Regardless of who is elected, the people are going to lose, big time. That's a prediction bordering on a prophecy, y'all mark my words. Take your seat, buckle up, stow your tray in the upright position ... it's going to be a rough ride.<br/><br/>Alan Barnard<br/>Salem, MO<br/></font></div>
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