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Jonathan Adams

Over 300 Killed in Gaza; GOP Leader Makes “Barack the Magic Negro” CD

City of Immigrants Fills Jail Cells With Its Own
“In this mostly Latino city, hardly anyone had realized that in addition to detaining the accused drug dealers and mobsters everyone heard about, the jail held hundreds of people charged with no crime.” New York Times.

Israel in ‘all-out war’ with Hamas
“More than 300 Palestinians have been killed in three consecutive days of aerial bombardment in the heavily-populated territory.” Al Jazeera.

Candidate to lead GOP sends out CD with tune about Obama
“Republicans vying to lead the national party offered a mix of reactions Saturday to the decision by one candidate to sent committee members a music CD this Christmas including the song “Barack the Magic Negro.” Washington Post.

Posted at 9:17 AM, Dec 29, 2008 in News | Permalink | View Comments


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