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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 03:52 PM

    What a charade! Nail-bombs aren't used for blowing up buildings but to maim and murder.

    The IRA used them in Northern Ireland, with hideous results for those maimed by such a crude device. I suppose agent-prok-a-cure is Agent Provocateur, a brand of sexy underwear and very necessary for those wearing mini-skirts which have also featured in an article on Mr. Ayers who, of course, couldn't possibly be regarded as a terrorist.

    Anyway, "The Guardian" newspaper is reporting that Hillary Clinton has accepted the position of Secretary of State and Mr. Ayers can fade away into the sunset with all those old hippies and also George W. Bush.

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