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Barack Obama is a Muslim, and other stories

The Democratic nominee's campaign is working overtime to combat rumors -- yet misinformation is still running rampant across the Internet.
By Mike Madden

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  • Friday, June 20, 2008 08:58 AM

    Elephantman

    "Make it a hundred...That would be fine with me." -to a questioner who asked if he supported President Bush's vision for keeping U.S. troops in Iraq for 50 years

    http://politicalhumor.about.com/od/johnmccain/a/mccainisms.htm

    There is a difference between using McCain's statements against him, and outright making shit up.

    But then, I suppose you are a Republican and well, to you the truth is relative isn't it?

    —Taliesan Read Taliesan's other letters

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