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You can't become a dictator through checks and balances.

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Tommy Chong
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: May 24
Actor
Comedian
Composer
Film Actor
Film Director
Musician
Screenwriter
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Writer
Edmonton
Alberta
Thomas B. Kin Chong
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I support Bernie [Sanders] and I love his approach.
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