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		krichman on Oct 25, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Billionaire wants Michigan to reject free bridge t... Why on Earth was "greedy" in quotes in the title?

Cogito on Oct 25, 2012 | [–]

Could be a selective grab of one of Mr. Norton's quotes in the article:

“The Morouns are greedy. They are manipulative. They are cynical.”

anigbrowl on Oct 25, 2012 | | [–]

It's quoting the Canadian general counsel.

chad_oliver on Oct 25, 2012 | [–]

To avoid libel lawsuits.

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