Commentary: Al-Qaida's navy?


	Commentary: Al-Qaida's navy?

lakotahope

8-11-2009 12:12 PM

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al qaeda, barbary pirates, jefferson, marines

lakotahope says:

It was rough in those days. Somethings never change apparently. Just don't go over to the Middle East.

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