ABC Sorry for 'Character' Debate, Plans 'Policy' Forum


	ABC Sorry for 'Character' Debate, Plans 'Policy' Forum

n2sooners

4-19-2008 6:48 PM

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4-20-2008 3:25 AM

dblduh11

That is utterly fantastic! You go, ABC!!

4-20-2008 4:22 AM

merrie

Excellent! "You go, scrappleface"

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