U.N. Vote Opposes U.S. Embargo 187-3


	U.N. Vote Opposes U.S. Embargo 187-3

darkduskx

10-29-2009 2:00 PM

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The two party facade continues its old policies despite 187-3 world opposition

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10-30-2009 1:22 PM

beanz

Hell of a long time to sulk.

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