Attempts to Trim the Fat Merely Cut at the Meat


	Attempts to Trim the Fat Merely Cut at the Meat

jasontromm

3-30-2007 12:51 PM

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groceries, giant, market

jasontromm says:

Rather strong words. Does he have a point or is he just a liberal columnist trying to stir up controversy?

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