Guest Thinkers — September 13, 2009

Decease and exist

To hell with self control!

Matt Pidlysny

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So, first things first:

**** 9/11!!!!!

That’s right, I would say it and even believe it. I’m out to prove something, look at me!

…Well, at least I know how to get my kicks when there ain’t none left.

You try! Don’t make me beg now 😛 Just pick something, and de-cry it’s name. Sully it.

Oh, and…Uh…I captured a screenshot so I know if Bigthink has a censorship thing.

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