Fascist America, in 10 easy steps


	Fascist America, in 10 easy steps

lilyrose770

9-22-2007 7:07 PM

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9-23-2007 12:05 AM

righthand

And, argues Naomi Wolf, George Bush and his administration seem to be taking them all

Should this not read "ticking them all"?

9-23-2007 12:08 AM

willhelm

Righthand

9-23-2007 1:14 AM

ratilfar

Mr. ad-hominen strikes again....

9-23-2007 4:17 AM

willhelm

Do you realize calling me Mr. ad hominem is an ad hominem. No, I didn't think so.

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