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December 12, 2006

September Stereotype of the Month loser

The loser:  Virgin Trains ad:  Apaches whoop, ride, shoot at passengers

Dishonorable mention:  Sovereign nations are just Indians organized into organizations
Posted by Rob at 1:28 AM
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