Venn Diagram: Taliban v. Christians v. Lolcats

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Recent anti-abortion bills have got me thinking how the Taliban has some things in common with the far-right here in America. (Trolls: No, I am NOT saying they’re the same, so don’t even start.) I’ve made this Venn diagram comparing the Taliban to the Christian Far-Right and, for a good measure, threw in some LOLcats. Enjoy.