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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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  • Monday, November 17, 2008 10:29 AM

    Give me a break.

    "Ayers and his ilk continue to undermine this great country with their big egos and their petty, made up grievances. We are the greatest nation the world has ever known."

    Talk about big ego...It's this kind of arrogance that has gotten into so much trouble in the first place.

    —zombie warrior Read zombie warrior's other letters

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