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Francis DiPietro: "A Baker Is a Friend" Video

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Created: 03/21/2006
Video description: I wrote this while contemplating the theory (and oftentimes the futility) of war. In a larger sense it speaks against the philosophy of conflict as a facilitating means, and I'm sure plenty of my idealistic sentiments get wrapped up in there as well. You can also stream the audio in higher quality broadband through download.com music. From my 2005 3-cd set entitled "Closer to Gone". For more free music, videos, stories, general silliness, and over 400 interesting links from around the world, visit Francis DiPietro's site thatword.com

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