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They are called Democrats

Fri., Sept. 29, 2017

There is one large group in this country that opposes free speech for all, that supports partial-birth abortion, that supports sanctuary for convicted felons who are illegal aliens, that prefer appeasement instead of enemies and who want to turn America into a socialist country. They are called Democrats.

Bob Ridout

Coeur d’Alene

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