Small Town America- The Myth


	Small Town America- The Myth

klippety

9-17-2008 8:58 PM

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klippety says:

The propaganda using small town America as a crutch, among now the disabled children and other devious slogans, is perpetuating the lies and deception that has taken place for over 100 years. Propaganda-Propaganda

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Loves the Heartland 
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