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freshwest

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18. That is exactly the mentality Gore spoke against in his book 'Earth in the Balance.'

Reply to cynzke (Reply #4)

Thu May 9, 2013, 02:23 PM

May 2013

It's why they hated him, he was calling out their religion. He said their interpretation was destroying the planet for short sighted gain and greed. They didn't like it, not one bit. I call The Rapture© their 'Get Out of Hell Free' card. Do whatever they want but never have to clean up after themselves. A very immature, destructive way of behaving. Typical RWNJs.

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