But such talk sounds explosive to French citizens who want to keep state and religion apart.

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That sounds plausible--the Internet's been growing at an explosive rate during that time.

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The central pairing sounds full of promise, but, with Galifianakis gazing blearily upon the world like a dopey, less explosive John Belushi, and Downey bristling with nervous frustration beside him, the movie is in dire need of a straight man.

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