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America's always had a real passion for lunatic movements. That's one of the things we're probably known for around the world, I would imagine.

Matt Taibbi

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• America's always had a real passion for lunatic movements. That's one of the things we're probably known for around the world, I would imagine.

  

  Matt Taibbi
  • World
  • Real
  • America