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43. And from where did you get this bit of "information?"

Tue Dec 18, 2012, 11:45 PM

Dec 2012

May I suggest that you study the topic yourself instead of relying on sound bites and propaganda?

Oh, and the subject of your avatar, Senator Paul Wellstone was a great supporter of Israel. So if you are against Israel, don't you think this is a bit of hypocrisy?

Again, don't take my word. Study the topic. If you can.

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