Every day, the Republican Party and Tea Party repeat a variety of myths, half-truths and lies that are provably false. Yet the media seems reluctant to expose them. With repetition, these lies eventually become accepted as the truth. This book not only exposes the lies. It provides ammunition to help Democrats and Progressives fight back. The author has researched 50 of the most popular lies and presented his findings in a succinct, easy-to-read format. It?s like a guidebook for debating your conservative family and friends.
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Every day, the Republican Party and Tea Party repeat a variety of myths, half-truths and lies that are provably false. Yet the media seems reluctant to expose them. With repetition, these lies eventually become accepted as the truth. This book not only exposes the lies. It provides ammunition to help Democrats and Progressives fight back. The author has researched 50 of the most popular lies and presented his findings in a succinct, easy-to-read format. It?s like a guidebook for debating your conservative family and friends.
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Deep in the forest, in the warm-wet green, 1 almendro tree grows, stretching its branches toward the sun. Who makes their homes here? Count each and every one as life multiplies again and again in this lush and fascinating book about the rainforest.
Juan Bautista and his partner Faiola drive a FreezVan for the Suicide Prevention League in San Juan. Juan is starting to look below the surface at the conflict between the dominate Christian Catholic Church of America and the Twin Messiah cult.
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