“Republicanism is so meaningless a political identity that a Democrat can just as easily transition to being one, without too much pain.”

— Ilana Mercer

"Bruce Jenner and Chris Kyle: is either a hero?" http://www.wnd.com/2015/04/bruce-jenner-and-chris-kyle-is-either-a-hero/ WorldNetDaily.com, April 30, 2015
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