Crusades Nonsense Escalates to Next Level

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Building off last week’s ‘crusades’ nonsense, some Republicans are taking the distortion and hate vilification to yet another level. Rep. John Fleming (R-LA) says of President Obama, “Not only did he vilify Christianity, but he actually made a case to defend radical Islam.” “What he’s really saying is ‘Well look, these are freedom fighters, just like the patriots of the Revolutionary War. And they’re no different, their service is just as honorable,’”

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