Why I Am a Catholic Republican


	Why I Am a Catholic Republican

DeMaistre

8-7-2008 12:22 AM

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politics, election

DeMaistre says:

For practical purposes, I generally vote Republican. That said, I have little use for either party as they are currently constituted.

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