Congressional Democrats Aim to Censor Twitter and Qik


	Congressional Democrats Aim to Censor Twitter and Qik

n2sooners

7-8-2008 11:07 PM

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7-9-2008 12:16 AM

merrie

Rep. Michael Capuano is from Massachusetts.

7-9-2008 1:05 AM

Sweeneybird

For a liberal state we sure do elect some scary dudes - Mike and Mitt are just two examples.

7-9-2008 3:34 AM

merrie

I really like Mitt.

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