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Friday, March 9, 2007 12:00 AM

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The world may wonder which character in this computer-generated extravaganza is President Bush's stand-in -- but that's the wrong question to ask.

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  • Friday, March 9, 2007 04:32 AM

    another historical note

    The jibe thrown at the Athenians in the movie- "boy lovers"-- would as accurately describe the Spartans themselves. Pederastia was a central part of Sparta's martial training.

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