And a heaven-o to you too


	And a heaven-o to you too

AtlLiberal

6-11-2009 11:22 AM

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AtlLiberal says:

It's a good bet that somewhere in Texas some legislature is thinking about coming up with a really ridiculous law. And frequently it has something to do with telling others just how godly they are.

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6-12-2009 2:33 AM

Oortcloud

Stupidity alive and well in America ... Freedom fries anyone?

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