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long message, funny link *LINK*
Posted By: Thudd
Date: Tuesday, 1 February 2005, at 9:27 a.m.
Found this on Shootingsportsman.com (great site) thought you guys might get a kick(cept Scott. :) )
Bruce tear em up......
I was going to go stir things up on my favorite website, www.democratunderground.com but first I had to become a member. I thought the rules were hilarious. It's my party and I'll cry if I want to:
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