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The way I figure it, a number of people are         out of control at any given time ...         gin rummy & hockey notwithstanding.         Mickey bottles and varicose veins         are sure signs of indulgence         as are, proof-positive, speed-traps &         roll your own Black Cat.         Sure 'nuff, even Sunday driving stands         at the motor edge of frenzy while         Mom's apple pie is little more than just peaches & cream         home baked greed.         Take stock car racing or the trots, Little Orphan Annie         Comics or Budweiser. Vice, like charity, starts at home.         Each curtails a larger problem and self worship         begins the moment your zipper opens.

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