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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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  • Monday, November 17, 2008 11:00 AM

    JimAK1

    I don't have time to go through it all, but I'd just like to point out one area where your post is openly disingenuous.

    The Brink's robbery in 1981 was not performed by the Weathermen. It occurred 5 years after the Weathermen disbanded and a full year after Ayers and his wife turned themselves in.

    By continuing to post falsehoods in order to add potency to your arguments, you merely weaken them and cast doubt upon everything else you say. I find it odd, because you'll find that the majority of people disagree with Ayers' methods, even if they are sympathetic with his mindset. Exactly what are you hoping to accomplish by gilding your accusations with falsehoods?

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