] "Two million people who fought in World War II and lived
] through the Great Depression die every year. That
] generation has been an exception in US history, because
] it has defended anti-American policies. They voted for
] the creation of the welfare state and for obligatory
] military service. They are the Democratic base, and they
] are dying."

[ He denies having said it of course, but it's not like he's known for his nuance. What a lunatic. -k]