It's Not Left vs. Right but Authority vs. Liberty


	It's Not Left vs. Right but Authority vs. Liberty

BartendingBear

12-18-2007 12:03 AM

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BartendingBear says:

The UK writer's concerns apply equally here as well.

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12-18-2007 6:39 AM

ljsdesign

Excellent clip and excellent title, Bear.

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