Neil Boortz out of touch with the American Worker


	Neil Boortz out of touch with the American Worker

jmackin

3-1-2007 11:44 AM

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3-2-2007 10:55 AM

ejoiner2

You realize Boortz is radio theatre. he is a local Atlanta guy who makes a living pissing people off then getting them to call his show. Even he says dont believe everything he says.

Take him with a grain of salt...a 14 lb grain.

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