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Thursday, September 4, 2008 12:00 AM

The GOP's cheerful viciousness

Yet again, the GOP launches brutal personality and cultural attacks on the Democratic candidate. Yet again, Democrats seem determined to allow it to do so.

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  • Thursday, September 4, 2008 12:02 PM

    I'm not sure I agree

    that Americans hate Republican positions on the issues. Americans tend to be warlike and xenophobic. Americans would rather destroy the planet than give up their cars. I'm afraid we're going to get at least another four years of what we deserve.

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