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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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  • Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:22 PM

    Lotus Feet

    Lotus Feet is en vacance He is frolicking in Walter Map's pool down there in the highlands of Olde Mexico.

    If that were true, I'd be sure to release the hounds. They haven't been fed in a couple of days, and fresh meat so rarely just wanders onto the grounds.

    Walter is a retired personal injury attorney.

    I'm flattered that you'd think me so knowledgeable in the law, but no. My profession is more unpleasant than that.

    If Obama nominated Ayers to be Secretary of Education, would you consider that to be rubbing it in, or to be a ham-handed slap in the face? He does happen to be well-qualified.

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