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Friday, July 4, 2008 12:00 AM

Jesse Helms dies on July 4th

Former Republican N.C. Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86.
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  • Friday, July 4, 2008 12:30 PM

    death takes all

    The correct phrase is: De mortuis nil nisi bonum.

    It would appear that gays are pretty viciously intolerant towards their opponents.

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