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Martin O'Malley

Koinos

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6. From Portia's speech in Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice"

Reply to Raine1967 (Reply #5)

Mon Aug 24, 2015, 07:23 PM

Aug 2015

The quality of mercy is not strained.
It droppeth as the gentle Raine from heaven
Upon the place beneath.

Please pardon the slight spelling modification.

Raine could never be taxing.

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Just to refresh MO'M members: About that Rain Tax…. [View all] Raine1967 Aug 2015 OP

I've posted this explanation @ facebook 1/2 dozen times!!! elleng Aug 2015 #1

Keep it up, Raine! Koinos Aug 2015 #2

Citizens get what they pay for. There is no free ride with education, the environment, health care. elleng Aug 2015 #3

Thanks Raine! lovemydog Aug 2015 #4

anytime! Raine1967 Aug 2015 #5

From Portia's speech in Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice" Koinos Aug 2015 #6

Aww, That's pretty sweet! Raine1967 Aug 2015 #7