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“Speaking as someone who bought the party line for far too long, you would be amazed what you can believe if you keep convincing yourself the press, the libs, the universities - hell, everyone but a few on the religious fringe and big business - are out to get you. I was lucky - I started to snap out of this a couple of years ago and hopefully will now apply to both major parties the same skepticism and cynicism I had in the past reserved for Democrats.”

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John Cole was an outstanding journalist known for his in-depth investigative reporting and sharp insights into social issues. Born on November 23, 1927, and passing away on November 7, 2013, Cole was respected for his commitment to the truth in journalism and his focus on public interest throughout his career. more

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