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The American flag flies high.
That being said, make sure that you still
Fear.
Our nation is at war.
The civilized world faces unprecedented dangers.
Al Qaeda. A pretzel. Liberal detractors. Saddam. Victory! Oil.
Apparently, we have misunderestimated our enemies.
Our economy is in recession.
Terror. Anthrax. Nuclear Weaponry. Deep-seeded hatred. Terror.
You know, one of the hardest parts of my job is to connect Iraq with the war on terror.
That’s all right. Cut me some slack, I’m one of the good guys.
I really wish I was back at the ranch.
It’s heckuva place to be in the spring...
Fuck it,
Victory! Oil. Patriot Act keeps us safe at night.
Evolution is a liberal conspiracy, and you know what?
So is gravity.
I don’t believe in global warming, do you?
We are going to win.
We have already won.
Never fear.
The American flag flies again.

Students:
Lauren Ackerman

Lisa Aultman

Lara Avery

Alex Betzler

Dimitri De Gama Rose

Mackenzie Epping

Elise Goldin

Genevieve Kaess

Hannah Klemm

Alex Park

Clare Ryan

Dave Sawn

Griffin Schwed

Jake Sinderbrand

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