The ‘08 Blowout That Never Was?

Gay Patriot  May 16 08

I am not delusional enough to think that this isn’t the proverbial “Democratic year.”  At one level, I can’t believe this nation would elect a President whose public statements suggest appeasing the enemy in a time of war declared upon this nation by a worldwide radical movement. On another level, I could really care less anymore [...] Full story...

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