How much difference can there be between a passenger who is paying cash and a customer who is being rewarded for political loyalty. It is widely acknowledged that the only reason Glenn was on a shuttle mission was as a payoff for his defending Clinton. At least Tito's cash is actually going to help the Russian space agency, and not just another example of political corruption.
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How much difference can there be between a passenger who is paying cash and a customer who is being rewarded for political loyalty. It is widely acknowledged that the only reason Glenn was on a shuttle mission was as a payoff for his defending Clinton. At least Tito's cash is actually going to help the Russian space agency, and not just another example of political corruption.
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Does a passable job on norwegian.