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Who are you calling a "coot"?

Incoming! Readers demand answers about WASPs, Tim Russert and Obama's teleprompter skills.
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    outright assassination of its leaders (currently forbidden by civilized nations)

    By civilized nations, sure.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/1258187.stm

    The Israeli Government of Ariel Sharon is, like its predecessors, committed to the policy of assassinating individuals who it believes pose a threat to its citizens.

    Israeli officials have at times boldly admitted that the policy exists and is being pursued vigorously.

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