Originally Posted by UmneyDurak
Why so expensive?
Expensive? That's low bid! The usual costs: materials, labor, subcontracts, insurance, taxes, profit margin and, of course PAYOFFS! I made $400 a month to serve in my illustrious position, HTF do you expect a self-respecting dishonest politician with champagne tastes to make a decent living without good ole graft!
<yes, I'm joking...about ME anyway>
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