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Lighten Up: Christmas Gift Suggestion

God-Almighty-with-AK47_o_16891Finally, a toy that will help kids learn about the true character of God and the type of assault weapon he favors. *sarcasm*

(Thanks to Robert Martin and Benjamin L. Corey for the heads up.)

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