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A scary Halloween with Sarah Palin

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  • Saturday, November 1, 2008 08:13 AM

    So how is the theocracy their trying to create any less opressive then the "socialism" they are so afraid of?

    I keep asking this question on my local newspapaer website and either get no response or denial (all while continuing to support oppresing gays and calling for the ten comandments be put up in every government building). When they are ready to actually address their own oppressive policies, then I might consider taking their concerns seriously. Until then, I'll just continue to call them hypocrites.

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