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CONSERVATIVE VALUES….Digby says, “Study math

by Kevin Drum January 19, 2003January 8, 2022

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CONSERVATIVE VALUES….Digby says, “Study math and English, brothers.” And you better listen to him, because if you don’t, you’re toast….

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