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Saying Thanks for the Slap

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Submitted by Jay1 (United States), Dec 17, 2011 at 16:25

What is not clear however, is whether the Arab masses have a complaint with "rule", or with "a ruler ". A new ruler that is also forever, is but a slap on the other side of the face, followed by a foolish thank you.

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