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In the OR, you stand at least some chance of survival; on your deathbed, the end result is rarely in doubt. We all know what happens after the patient recovers from the surgery and the doctor gives the thumbs-up.
It's not just Karl Rove, either. I've also seen Newt Gingrich carrying the false flag of 'reform.' It's enough to have one reaching for the Jack Daniels.