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Monday, November 17, 2008 12:00 AM

Bill Ayers talks back

Sarah Palin called him a terrorist, Barack Obama called him an acquaintance. A Salon editor who knew Ayers back when talks to the ex-Weather Underground member turned Republican talking point.
By Walter Shapiro

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  • Sunday, November 16, 2008 08:09 PM

    When I think of consorting with terrorists, I think of the Republicans, who gave Iran the following:

    August 20, 1985. 96 TOW anti-tank missiles

    September 14, 1985. 408 more TOWs

    November 24, 1985. 18 Hawk anti-aircraft missiles

    February 17, 1986. 500 TOWs

    February 27, 1986. 500 TOWs

    May 24, 1986. 508 TOWs, 240 Hawk spare parts

    August 4, 1986. More Hawk spares

    October 28, 1986. 500 TOWs

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