What's the Pashto word for "irony"?
rherrick — Wed, 10/28/2009 - 09:49
Because I think it's on exhibit right here. No democracy, just whatever it is we want?
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rherrick — Wed, 10/28/2009 - 09:49
Because I think it's on exhibit right here. No democracy, just whatever it is we want?
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