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Why We Might Bomb Syria Is Explained Perfectly By — A Dead Comedian?

George Carlin was a controversial man — and for good reason. He was just so thought-provoking. This bit is no different. And while I totally don’t agree with his last sentence (the one about symbols), the overall message is one I can get behind.

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Joseph Lamour

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