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JustAnotherGen

(31,798 posts)

11. That's why

Reply to Number23 (Reply #9)

Thu Jun 27, 2013, 10:26 AM

Jun 2013

Lewis has to write the legislation. It doesn't have to pass - but he's got to be the voice and face on this.

He has credibility. He paid his dues to be the 'expert on the issue' with a cracked head.

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John Lewis and others have called Scalia out on his crap Number23 Feb 2013 #9

That's why JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #11