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" I think the Cold War works as a great analogy or simile for different kinds of conflict. It's funny, when you look back at it, it's one of the last times that the boundaries were clear. Now, as we see on 'Homeland,' there are no clear boundaries and enemies. "

Matthew Rhys

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Conflict

War

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Matthew Rhys

You

Stupid

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People

Done

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Friend

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