"@mythago: ...and the WSJ is now owned by that evil genius idiot Rupert Murdock's group - the same one that brings Faux "News" and their ridiculously inaccurate and looney-biased "reporting." Right now, WSJ is probably neck-and-neck with the Weekly World News for journalistic accuracy.
It totally makes sense that the WSJ is just operating as an open conduit for Big Business spin doctors now - I would expect no less from News Corporation."
"@Beerad: Yeah, citizens (consumers) have "chosen" to accept these clauses in the same way that people "choose" to allow gangs and drug lords to operate in their neighborhood.
This clause is like waking up with your horse's head beside you in the morning."
"Ironically, I had some serious health issues after staying at a Canadian Travelodge (Edmonton), but that's another story..
You damn Canucks stop creeping over our borders and stealing our Travelodge bed insects!"
"@JustThatGuy3: Sorry, might as well add the text:
Auto lobby spends $70 million
Efforts to influence fuel economy standards largely drive record figure; GM leads industry with $14M.
David Shepardson / Detroit News Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON -- The automotive industry spent a record $70.3 million lobbying Congress in 2007"
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