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  Re: Is the Intifada working?
 
(...) Wow, this may be the first time I have ever heard that terrorism might actually be successful in bringing down a gov't. People aren't shopping for fear of getting killed, tourism drasically down, recession, 10 percent unemployment, and the (...) (22 years ago, 24-Oct-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Good [Sniper] Quote
 
"Snipers are ordinary people, who have taken on an extraordinary job. The title 'sniper' is one we wear with pride. Real snipers save lives, every time they go to work." From: (URL) A (22 years ago, 24-Oct-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Is the Intifada working?
 
It looks like it is: Israel asks US for $10bn to halt recession - Intifada takes its toll on a once-buoyant economy (URL) is interesting about the text is how Sharon is reported to be using Iraq as a lever to get more US tax dollars from Bush Jr. (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Oral Argument: Eldred v. Ashcroft
 
For more check out: (URL) I of the U.S. Constitution states the following: "To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries;" (...) (22 years ago, 21-Oct-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
 
  Counterscript
 
I ran across this linked from Penny Arcade... (URL) appears serious (but how can you tell these days). :-) or at least formatted prettily. Contrast with: (URL) (and other variants, which have been around a long time). I posted to both .fun and (...) (22 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.off-topic.debate)


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