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“Liberal soccer moms are precisely as likely to receive anthrax in the mail as to develop a capacity for linear thinking.”

Quote by Ann Coulter

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Ann Coulter is an American political commentator, author, and lawyer. She is recognized for her conservative political views and has written several books on politics and current events. Coulter has been a frequent guest on talk shows and has made numerous television appearances. more

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