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“Do our government's poorly paid contract killers deserve our 'support' for blindly following orders?”

Quote by Ted Rall

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Ted Rall is an American cartoonist and political satirist, born on August 26, 1963. His work is known for its sharp political satire and satirical cartoons, often commenting on political and social issues. more

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