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Saturday, September 15, 2007 12:00 AM

American war culture in a nutshell

Sitting around, war supporter Fred Kagan demands that troops be denied any relief until they win.

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  • Saturday, September 15, 2007 07:43 AM

    TRUE PHOTO

    OH MY GOD that photo! Why do neocons all look as though they hide in the bushes near school yards to sniff children’s bicycle seats?

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