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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.

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  • Tuesday, November 18, 2008 05:44 PM

    Spitting upon a soldier as he returns home

    @ Thomas Malkin

    I was too young. Like Obama a child. I knew no Vietnam Vets. If I did they never told me.

    Not until I met a former soldier . A neighbor.

    Spitting was just the act. Words like baby killer, murderer were used.

    These things happened because they did, they are not Myths.

    Ayers is a legend in his own weak mind. What is dangerous about him is that he teaches teachers to be teachers.

    Khrushchev was right when he said we will crush you through the ideas taught through the schools.(loose translation)

    I wonder what experience of War Shapiro has.

    Call of Duty-- World at War does not count.

    Neither does Call of Duty-

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