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  • My friends, when I selflessly suspended my campaign some weeks ago, it was to (starts pounding the lectern with every word; water glass knocks over) wrest this nation kicking and screaming out of the economic crisis that Senator Obama and his cronies at Fannie and Freddy are responsible for. (big applause; Confederate war whoops and shouts of 'Hanging's too good for him!' are heard from the rafters).

    Non-Flap Over Obama's Election Night Rally Venue 2009

  • "Hanging's too good for him, and him nay more than a wretched dungheap, crawling wi" maggots.

    A Breath of Snow and Ashes Gabaldon, Diana 2005

  • "Hanging's a dreadful thing," Sam at length repeated, with almost a sigh.

    The Best British Short Stories of 1922 Various 1915

  • "Hanging's a dreadful thing," Sam at length repeated, with almost a sigh.

    The Best British Short Stories of 1922 John Cournos 1915

  • "Hanging's a dreadful thing," continued Sam, "and 'tis often unjust I've no doubt, I've no doubt at all."

    The Best British Short Stories of 1922 Various 1915

  • Hanging's too big a treat for them to give up a fair chance.

    The Shewing-up of Blanco Posnet George Bernard Shaw 1903

  • "Hanging's just as natural a death for a cur," observed Spurey.

    Snarley-yow or The Dog Fiend Frederick Marryat 1820

  • In a riot organized in 1846 by the newspaper publisher George Dixon, a mob surrounded Lohman's house and chanted, "Hanging's too good for her!" and "This house is built on babies 'skulls."

    Progressive Bloggers 2009

  • Hanging's too good for them -- they've bilked the entire F-ing WORLD!

    Ace of Spades HQ 2009

  • "Hanging's a dreadful thing," continued Sam, "and 'tis often unjust

    The Best British Short Stories of 1922 John Cournos 1915

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