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04 July 2008

Another Old Racist Dies

Arch-racist Jesse Helms, also noted for his anti-gay and other anti-American policies, died today at the age of 81. He will not be missed.

Posted by sbh at 11:31 AM
Labels: anti-Americans, bigots, obituaries

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