Hunting land in northern Minnesota? You betcha!
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Did you even hear the old saying:
"If you believe that, I have a bridge I want to sell you in Brooklyn!"
Well, Gov. Pawlenty tried to localize that phrase during an appearance on Fox News Sunday.
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During a debate over whether President Obama could reduce the deficit, Pawlenty said this (transcript):
"I also would concur with what was said earlier. If you believe they're going to take seriously the idea of cutting down the deficit when they are exploding spending at a historic pace, I've got some hunting land for you in northern Minnesota."
Well it just so happens that there is plenty of hunting land available in northern Minnesota. A quick google check prompted 87,200 results. Check here, here, here and here for just a few...
In fact, the Minnesota DNR is even selling land.
Question of the Day: What would have been a better choice of words? Something like"I have some tee times to sell you in January"?