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Old 08-30-2004, 21:16   #1
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Breaking News

This, just off the press from an enterprising friend and former teammate.

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Old 08-30-2004, 21:50   #2
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http://cnn.aimtoday.cnn.com/news/big...h.jsp&first=24

Moore calling McCain a loser?
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Old 08-30-2004, 21:55   #3
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http://cnn.aimtoday.cnn.com/news/big...h.jsp&first=24

Moore calling McCain a loser?
Look at the pics on your linked page, and see if you would rather be a member of the party represented by Moore, or the people representing the party of McCain and Rudy.

Then tell me who on that page really looks like the loser.

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Old 08-30-2004, 21:56   #4
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Moore calling McCain a loser?
That's how I see it.

Fat bastard, I wonder how he wipes his ass?
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Old 08-30-2004, 22:03   #5
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That's how I see it.

Fat bastard, I wonder how he wipes his ass?
With a deuce and a half tarp?
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Old 08-30-2004, 22:13   #6
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That's how I see it.

Fat bastard, I wonder how he wipes his ass?
I think he gets help from the Johns, 1 ea
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Old 08-30-2004, 22:23   #7
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Flush the John's.

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Old 08-31-2004, 06:07   #8
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With a deuce and a half tarp?
LOL
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Old 08-31-2004, 11:55   #9
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Nice TR. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 08-31-2004, 18:19   #10
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Moore fans (and enemies) might want to see this:

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http://www.scaryjohnkerry.com/moore.htm
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Old 08-31-2004, 18:29   #11
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Look at the pics on your linked page, and see if you would rather be a member of the party represented by Moore, or the people representing the party of McCain and Rudy.

Then tell me who on that page really looks like the loser.

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Sir, from my little civillian standpoint...Rudy rules.
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Old 09-01-2004, 01:49   #12
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That's how I see it.

Fat bastard, I wonder how he wipes his ass?
"Wiping? What's that? You mean I am not supposed to smell like that?"
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Old 09-01-2004, 02:13   #13
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"Wiping? What's that? You mean I am not supposed to smell like that?"
Damn it! Beat me to the punch line!
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