Guest Thinkers — December 12, 2010

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One of my favorite videos ever.Jon Stewart makes an awesome speech on Crossfire completely dismantling Tucker Carlson. Begala gets a little as well but Tucker really gets it. I recently replied to a post re: Bowties and remembered Tucker Carlson and remembered this video.

Most assuredly worth a watch.

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