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Can I help my cousin escape her squalor?

My mother's family is out of control. I'd like to rescue one promising member without being swallowed up
By Cary Tennis

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  • Thursday, August 20, 2009 08:50 PM

    Oh yeah, that's a great message (military)

    Sure, you may want money for college and to escape your situation. But first you have to put your life on the line for Mainstream America.

    Bah.

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