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Did we mention that he was a POW?
There's been a lot of discussion about whether Rick Warren's people made sure McCain (but not Obama) had the questions for the forum in advance. Here's a section from the transcripts that suggests that's the case: 8 Q OKAY. WE DON'T HAVE TO GO LONGER ON THAT ONE. 9 DEFINE MARRIAGE. 10 A UNION -- A UNION BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN, BETWEEN 11 ONE MAN AND ONE ...
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Shakesville — ... Monday Blogaround | posted by Melissa McEwan | Monday, August 18, 2008 Sock it to me, Shakers! Recommended Reading: Astraea: Don't worry about that Olympic medal, we promise we still want to fuck you and that's what really matters. Mannion: Vacations are elitist. Dorothy Snarker: The Happy Couple Jennifer: Feminism Friday: Why, if you think women should be flattered by your harassment, you are stupid Avedon: Did we mention that he was a POW? Steve: Above Obama's 'Pay Grade' Larisa: Reactions to Musharraf's ...

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Newshoggers.com — ... By Libby Avedon's got it. My friends, if having been a prisoner of war is now going to be an automatic qualification for the presidency, could we please start looking at the records of other POWs to see if we can't find someone who is less of a lying, cheating, right-wing crackpot? I'm sure there must be several. Funny. I was just thinking the same thing but Avedon said it better. She also has a very interesting snippet of the official transcript from the Saddleback Scam. Draw your own conclusions. ...

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