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Democracy in action and the obnoxious

Aug. 17, 2009
The hotheaded opponents of healthcare reform and their ilk have always been a part of the American fabric. Don't get too outraged, those of you who are looking down your noses at those unreasonable, misinformed anti-healthcare-reform town hallers. No matter what particular clan, tribe or party...
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