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tecelote

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17. And, this should be a bi-partisan position.

Reply to EarlG (Original post)

Tue Nov 11, 2014, 06:29 PM

Nov 2014

I know.

But, still. do Republicans want more rules and regulations restricting their access to information? Especially freedom loving tea baggers?

Republicans are the party of the rich but they know that if they lose their lower middle class base they're toast.

Restrict the internet and let's see how many tea baggers say "Wow! This is Great!!"

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And, this should be a bi-partisan position. tecelote Nov 2014 #17

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Yeah, I don't like talking to brick walls, Number23.. Cha Nov 2014 #27

Amen and amen. japple Nov 2014 #28

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Co-sign Number23 Nov 2014 #26

Hey japple! Well said! Cha Nov 2014 #29

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