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(...) This is the accepted wisdom, and no doubt that was a big part of the justification. But I don't think it was the only reason. (...) An interesting sidebar: Another point that's often been brought up is the less morally but far more (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Y'know, I almost think it might depend on the manager-- After all, they'll let you return items without receipts (for store credit only, of course), which implies that they already know FULL WELL that customers can return things from other (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) No, there was a rational reason for dropping those-- to end the war, and prevent even *more* widespread killing. And it worked. That is not to say that that call was a no-brainer. It was an agonizing decision to make, and truthfully, the (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) You mean like dropping bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima? No argument. -- Hop-Frog (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Y'know, this is the kind of post that really ticks me off! It's well-reasoned, supported by anecdotal evidence and interesting marketing theory, and stated in a focused and concise manner. What is this statement doing in debate!!! -- Hop-Frog (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Not my spin. That is *totally* putting the situation WAY out of context. As I mentioned before, I kind of question the motives of people who would put *so* much importance upon this minor problem (in the context of all of the problems on earth (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Hi folks! uh, I'm kinda new here.. (in fact, I think this is my first non-follow-up post to o.t.d) I'm not at all interested in debating anything with anyone. BUT, as far as I noticed, no one mentioned something that, I think, puts a little (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Look at it this way. Perhaps what he is trying to point out is that a government based upon a religion *is* irrational. I am all for the separation of church and state as I'm sure you are as well-- the Arabs terrorists and Arab state (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Go, Baby, Go!!! Talk about ethnocentric views -- could that author have had more ready judgments about other people and their way of life? And talk about your straw man arguments: Arafat at the head of a Palestinian state as the desired goal? (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Before I start, I want to say, I respect you greatly, Tim... (...) I was out of line here. I've had one of those months. Plus, on top of that, I've been putting the finishing touches on a persuasive essay about Afghanistan being the next Vietnam, a (...) (22 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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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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