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2 August 2012

The chart Mitt Romney has to explain if he thinks “culture“ makes Israel richer than Palestine

Your move, Mittens.

By Alex Hern

As of 2010, the average Democratic state received $1.24 in benefits for every dollar of federal taxes paid, while the average Republican state received $1.49. If culture affects economics… does that mean that liberalism is better than conservativism? Your move, Mitt.

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