Frank Rich Hits the Nail on the Head Yet Again

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Frank Rich rocks! No one provides a more keen observation of politics and culture and today's NYT piece is right on the money.

From The new York Times, March 27, 2005:

The God Racket, From DeMille to DeLay


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