The man who stands between US and new war


	The man who stands between US and new war

Patty2007

10-9-2007 9:52 AM

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iran, usa, war

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10-9-2007 10:18 AM

tabsey

Anyone who can stop the madness that could result from attacking Iran will have the respect of all sane people. (If he doesn't spoil it by getting caught in a dunny)

10-20-2007 6:01 AM

blueridge

Notice that U.S. media has not covered this same story only found in foreign press? Was this not newsworthy? This proves the U.S. media is very bias IN SUPPORT of the neocons war and Democratic Jihads for the middle east.

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