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by Mark Kleiman March 26, 2012January 9, 2022

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Dick Cheney has received a heart.

In related news, George W. Bush will be given a brain.

Mitt Romney’s request for some courage has been taken under advisement.

[Cross-posted at The Reality-Based Community]

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