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(...) I thought that the entire article was written with a cynnical 'tongue in cheek' method. I don't think the author is racist, but rather looking at the "facts" as he sees them and saying that' "Hey, you've had just as much opportunity thru the (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) <snip> I have to say I started by reading the conclusion first. This line caught my eye: “Being Arabs, they are incapable of constructing a rational polity, so their future is probably hopeless whatever happens.” As I am not aware of any (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) That does not really answer my question. Your point, even if true, does not justify Israel’s actions in any way. Does it? (...) To be honest, I have no idea. (...) I can't agree with that view. (...) Peace on Israel's terms? Barak went to the (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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As you wish, my master (with deep, pious bow). My mirror doesn't have a moral meter on it...can I get one installed or do I need a new mirror? -Matt . (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Hey guys (and ladies), I have an idea...let's all do lunch some time. C'mon it'll be fun! My treat. -Matt . (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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"John Rudy" <TJJohn12@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message news:GwHLnr.Ix4@lugnet.com... (...) they (...) to (...) and (...) store (...) with (...) well (...) we (...) sake, (...) This guy didn't do anything wrong. He just sold two Lego sets to someone (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Matt, If you're getting revenge on Wal-Mart for screwing your account in their computers, then that's understandable. (I'm all for revenge on the morons of the world.) If you're falshback-inducing experience was somewhere else though, and you just (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) If you think that the Wal-Mart prices are so high, then why are you so sure that they'll sell the sets? (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) No offense, Tim, but that's what you're doing right now. And you should know from experience that you're probably starting another argument. Those people are so unlikely to change... And as much as I (personally) may not care for it, a certain (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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*BIG BIG SIGH* Gosh I don't know where to start. I read this message within the minute after it was posted this evening while sitting in class, and instantaneously I knew it would erupt into a flamewar. When things get slow on the 'Friendliest place (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Well, I want to start at the gate, to see who would predict my rather predictable response. I see the core of Mr. Derbyshire's argument right here: "What a world! You can only read a certain amount of this stuff before you start to avert your (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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John, we obviously have a moral gap here. But I will say this: You and I both get treated like dirt in customer service lines. We both wait patiently for a sales associate to help us, to no avail. We frown in disgust when forced to use their (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) You waltzed in and returned two LEGO sets that were bought AT ANOTHER ESTABLISHMENT. They took you on good faith that you had bought them there, Walmart inventory, though it looks identical, is different. (See Next Argument) Either way, you (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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My, my, John aren't we judgmental today! Exactly how did I cheat Walmart? They received two completely good, un-opened boxes, ready to sell at sky-high prices...and they WILL sell them! You also admit to taking advantage of a sale as well! Come on (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) <snip> (...) I agree with John, Matt - that's not emulatable behavior for this community. Ed McGlynn (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(and also maybe to defuse the flame war that might soon be erupting about returning stuff bought at another store) (URL) can most accurately predict how each of the usual suspects will react to that one? (no need to post, you can just keep score in (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) And you have to give him "Twice Upon a Time." I'd like to think he had a direct hand in that, beyond being executive producer. I loved that movie so very, very much. best LFB (YOU ALWAYS WERE MY FAVORITE, RUDY!) (22 years ago, 20-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) circle?) (...) they (...) How about people that moved into an area 1-2 years before the the country was formed by the UN. The only reason they moved there was because the Arab countries were trying to discourage the UN from putting Israel (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) If the word "soldier" is used in the wide sense here, the last statement is probably flase. It is a common opinion that the ultimate Japanese capitulation was caused by the heavy civillian casualties after the atomic bomb attacks. Prior to the (...) (22 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) If "not all", then how many? Israel was able to clear 80% of Palestinians from the area (~700,000 individuals), I happen to think that had more to do with their aggression than it does alleged reports of "Jewish Vampires". However, I don’t see (...) (22 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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