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When are you rightwing dumbfucks going to realize that an oped column ...

may or may not be the opinion of the editors. The NYT and WaPo clearly mark what is and isn't the opinion of the editors. The same goes for the WSJ as well. Stick to IT, Connie.

(In response to this post by MasterRusty)

Posted: 08/22/2023 at 09:22AM

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