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The political establishment and telecom immunity -- why it matters

Congress this week will take another major step toward creating a two-tiered system of justice whereby the elite have license to break laws -- exactly what the Founders warned against.

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  • Saturday, July 5, 2008 09:27 PM

    Please inform Harry, Nancy, Jay & Stony

    those loud booming sounds this weekends were only fireworks. They can come out from under their desks now.

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