Best take on US/Obamoid Olympic bid


	Best take on US/Obamoid Olympic bid

Roque Nuevo

10-3-2009 4:57 AM

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Roque Nuevo says:

Happy to see Obama et al described as "metrosexual façades." This alone makes the article worth five minutes to read.

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