Metro.co.uk logo Metro.co.uk 2 weeks ago

Monty Python threaten to sue Republicans

New Jersey Governor candidate Chris Christie used a Monty Python's Flying Circus sketch featuring Michael Palin suffering from deja vu. It was an attempt to highlight Democrat Jon Corzine's constant attempts to raise motorway taxes. Full Article at Metro.co.uk

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  1. It is totally outrageous that a former US Attorney knows so little about the law that he thinks he can rip off people. On the other hand -- another of Bush's legal appointees was Alberto Gonzales and he didn't seem to know much about the law either...
    – Terry Jones SOURCE: OH NO THEY DIDN'T 2 weeks ago
  2. It is totally outrageous that a former US Attorney knows so little about the law that he thinks he can rip off people. On the other hand — another of Bush’s legal appointees was Alberto Gonzales and he didn’t seem to know much about the law either…
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  3. It's kind of unreal ... We did all of this when we were kids.
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  1. In this undated publicity image released by IFC, John Cleese from the legendary British comedy troupe Monty Python, is shown. The IFC channel is broadcasting a six-hour documentary series beginning Sunday, Oct. 18 at 9:00 p.m. EDT.
  2. BAYONNE, NJ - NOVEMBER 03: New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine speaks at a campaign event with the Boilermakers Union November 3, 2009 in Bayonne, New Jersey. Corzine faces Republican Chris Christie and Independent Chris Daggett in today's election.
  3. HOBOKEN, NJ - NOVEMBER 02: New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine greets voters and speaks to the media at a Path station on November 2, 2009 in Hoboken, New Jersey. Corzine is in a statistical dead heat with his Republican opponent, former federal prosecutor Chris Christie.
  4. FREEHOLD, NJ - NOVEMBER 2: New Jersey Republican nominee for Governor Chris Christie (L) speak to the media at Monmouth County Republican Headquarters November 2, 2009 in Freehold, New Jersey. Christie will face Democratic Gov.
  5. New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine, left, Republican challenger Chris Christie, right, and Independent candidate Chris Daggett are seen at their debate Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Trenton, N.J. While the nation grapples with controversial proposals to reform its health care system, the candidates for g...

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