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+Extortion - Extortion, pure and simple to raise taxes or avoid/enact legislation
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Extortion is dispicable no matter Who the target is.
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Editilla asks, "What kind'a shake'down bully'punk horse'shit Extortion is this?"
Archive 2008-09-01 2008
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Editilla asks, "What kind'a shake'down bully'punk horse'shit Extortion is this?"
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'' 'Extortion' '' is the act or practice of obtaining something from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power.
Conservapedia - Recent changes [en] DanielPulido 2010
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But in this instance, they are promoting blackmail or even fraud! sn't this called "Extortion"?
Latest Articles 2009
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Oil Giant Chevron Accused of "Extortion" on Capitol Hill digg
Han Shan: Oil Giant Chevron Accused of "Extortion" on Capitol Hill 2009
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Han Shan: Oil Giant Chevron Accused of "Extortion" on Capitol Hill
Han Shan: Oil Giant Chevron Accused of "Extortion" on Capitol Hill 2009
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Thanks again for clarifying.8/21/2006 07:41:00 PM|W|P| Tom-AZ|W|P|Wow, all I can say is that if you guys think that this was "Extortion" or a "pointless poll" then that is why Gabby may win this race.
Archive 2006-08-01 2006
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Complaints Against Yelp's "Extortion" Practices Grow Louder »
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