FBI To Join The "Presumption of Guilt" Parade BushCo Favors


	FBI To Join The "Presumption of Guilt" Parade BushCo Favors

BartendingBear

7-4-2008 11:28 AM

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BartendingBear says:

Civil rights become a fond memory.

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7-4-2008 11:56 AM

swampfoxz

It's a sad thing indeed.

7-4-2008 12:07 PM

ratilfar

After that is just a matter of tweaking the profile to fit just about anyone.

7-4-2008 12:33 PM

debbyski

I agree with Rat.

7-4-2008 2:40 PM

masbury

And is McCain the one to make this decision?

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