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The 2002 Authorization Vote on Iraq – The Big Lie

TOCB - January 15, 2020

Here We Go, AGAIN!

TOCB - June 13, 2019

Trump Wears Ivanka’s Bra While Screaming at WH Paintings – Repubs...

AdLib - January 10, 2018

Trump and Russia Collude On A Plan to Divide and Conquer...

AdLib - October 24, 2017

What Will Blow Up First…Trump or Nukes?

AdLib - October 11, 2017

In Fear We Trust – How Democrats Can’t Be Afraid to...

AdLib - May 8, 2017

Trump Celebrates AHCA Vote With Republicans and Specter of Death

AdLib - May 5, 2017

MSNBC Blows…It’s Chance to Fairly Portray The SCOTUS Filibuster

AdLib - April 3, 2017

The Top 6 Republican Deceptions About Trumpcare

AdLib - March 15, 2017

Trump Claims Obama is Using a Voodoo Doll On Him

AdLib - March 6, 2017

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