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“When the news wants to tell you something is important, they put dramatic theme music behind it. They scare you into watching the story.”

Quote by Aaron McGruder

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Aaron McGruder is an American cartoonist, writer, and director. He is best known for creating the comic strip 'The Boondocks', which explores racial, political, and social issues with a satirical and humorous tone. more

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