McCain Racism, Hypocrisy on Khalidi Issue


	McCain Racism, Hypocrisy on Khalidi Issue

arifsali

10-31-2008 1:53 PM

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10-31-2008 2:50 PM

lifecyce1898

Gotta pop that. I wish someone could explain to me how the right gets away with such bald faced hypocrisy.

10-31-2008 3:34 PM

arifsali

I was wondering about it too, but I guess I just found the answer right here on clipmarks.

11-1-2008 10:10 AM

ratilfar

Way to go Prof.!

And thanks for clipping this Arifsali.

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