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Wednesday, May 9, 2007 12:00 AM

A cause they've long ago forgotten

The war goes on and on. The Democrats disappoint in their first '08 debate. Plus: Where are the black soap-opera superstars?
By Camille Paglia

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  • Wednesday, May 9, 2007 09:14 AM

    Phillip Michael

    Meet: cognitive dissonance.

    It must hurt when your principles follow your politics......

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