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11. Yes. Fear mongering is an essential republican tool

Reply to vlyons (Reply #10)

Wed Oct 15, 2014, 08:08 AM

Oct 2014

and in tandem with hate, as your story about Hensarling demonstrates.

I feel lucky to live in Vermont. I'm about 40 minutes from Karme Choling. And lucky to live in a state where I feel represented by my elected politicians, both on the national and local levels.

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