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This nation is comprised of a 73% Caucasian majority; 230 million Americans, each of whom - admittedly - know exactly one African American person. Her name is Oprah.


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MARK TWAIN I brag on the Democratic Party. We're libertarian on social issues, it's live and let live. ...
MARK UDALL I am quite amazed how, when people earn lots of money, they think they have to spend it on things th...
MARK HADDON Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it.
MARK TWAIN Man is the only creature who has a nasty mind.
MARK TWAIN