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Humor_In_Cuneiform Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-27-05 03:22 AM
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"On the political calendar, every day is Christmas Day" Hayworth reminds
On the political calendar, every day is Christmas Day
By E.J. Montini (Arizona Republic)
Dec. 27, 2005 12:00 AM


"It's not that we are uninformed. It's just that we occasionally must be reminded of how the world works. Luckily for us, we have serving in Congress Rep. J.D. Hayworth, who graciously refreshes our memories.

Last week, Hayworth and his staff took a moment to set us straight about Christmas.

Most Americans have never served as elected officials. Because of this, we operate under the quaint assumption that Christmas rolls around only once a year. Hayworth reminded us that for politicians, every day is Christmas.

This lesson became necessary after a few reporters from The Arizona Republic asked Hayworth if he planned to return approximately $150,000 in campaign contributions that had been funneled to him from Indian tribes and others connected with a controversial lobbyist named Jack Abramoff..."

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/1227montini27.html
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snowbear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-27-05 03:52 AM
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1. Or should it be "Every day is Firtzmas Day"?


I think so!
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Humor_In_Cuneiform Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-27-05 05:56 PM
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2. I'm all for that. The Repugs have provided a vast supply of
indictable folks.

:)
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