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Dave Barry

Big business never pays a nickel in taxes, according to Ralph Nader, who represents a big consumer organization that never pays a nickel in taxes.

Dave Barry

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Dave Barry is humorously pointing out that Ralph Nader claims large companies avoid paying taxes, while Nader's own consumer group also doesn't pay taxes. This irony highlights how both sides benefit from tax exemptions, making the argument less straightforward.

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