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The "retarded" renaissance

"Never go full retard" was the catchphrase of the summer. Activist groups aren't laughing. Should you be?
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  • Thursday, September 18, 2008 12:25 AM

    Where's George Carlin when you need him.

    He said it time and time again, it's language, and the PC thought police are going to rob the society of any flavor it has left.

    everyone sucks.

    —brotherE Read brotherE's other letters

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