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naaman fletcher

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15. Let me add...

Reply to Peace Patriot (Reply #13)

Sat Jun 23, 2012, 03:08 PM

Jun 2012

What of course makes your scenario most likely (despite my concern posted in the other reply to you) is that they did it with 24 hours notice. If Lula was actually guilty of something bad and unpopular, one would think that the opposition would prefer a drawn out and public battle where they can grandstand for the voters.

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