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(112,167 posts) Wed Dec 17, 2014, 03:27 AM Dec 2014

Perry likens Hanukkah to Boston Tea Party rebels

AUSTIN, Texas

Texas Gov. Rick Perry is marking the first night of Hanukkah by likening the Jewish Festival of Lights to the Boston Tea Party.

In a statement Tuesday, Perry compared Jewish Maccabee rebels to American colonists who protested against British rule in 1773.

The Republican said it was "fitting" that this year's first night of Hanukkah falls on the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.

Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple by the Maccabees after their victory over the Syrians.

Read more: http://www.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article4532135.html

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Perry likens Hanukkah to Boston Tea Party rebels (Original Post) TexasTowelie Dec 2014 OP
Now Perry cares about Jewish voters Gothmog Dec 2014 #1
Perry only cares about donors, not voters. hobbit709 Dec 2014 #3
But did he say "Molotov?" hobbit709 Dec 2014 #2
And the salty tea lasted for eight days! tanyev Dec 2014 #4
He said while ashling Dec 2014 #5
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