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Here is a rather interesting article referenceing the subject line. (URL) of posting this refers to the April 16th article. This one is unrelated but interesting too. (URL) of posting this refers to the April 23rd article. With the above article the (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Where to begin... (...) K, let's start here--Every elected PM in my lifetime (and most PM's before that) came from *one* province--guess which one. Political oppression? Where? (...) You consider yourselves 'speaking for Quebec' and at the same time (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Richard Marchetti writes: <snip> (...) And wasn't that the exact point that Timmy was trying to make? At least, that's what I read. Dave K (21 years ago, 25-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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New debate direction alert!! On the issue of the reporter, I think there is a common confusion (in my opinion) between freedom of speech and priviledge of access. The reporter has access to mass media dissimination of his speech that most of us do (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Yes, they did win the match; but they lost the round (the first leg result was 3-1 for Real Madrid) (...) For future reference: Video! :-P (advantage: you can forward the boring parts of the match...) (...) They're being so underpaid compared (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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first, thank you for posting this. i hadn't known this. second, god this is depressing! my government, whom i'm too afraid of to really resist, is purposely and actively subverting international and domestic law - regardless of the reason behind the (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Normally I am better with the cites, here's this one on Slashdot (with user comments): (URL) the original cite: (URL) bit: ---...--- * Expanded use of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which permits the government to conduct (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Absolutely astounding?! (...) Definately not good. (...) Clearly the greatest threat to our country and Freedom comes from D.C. (Gee, there's a shock) -Mike Petrucelli (21 years ago, 25-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) agree completely. as mentioned before, limits to free speech exists. and they are threats and slander. (...) while i agree that the spirit of these actions might be anti-constitutional, unless the police take any further actions, it's hard to (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Um, treason is a very specific crime with very specific actions that define it as treason. We aren't even in the ballpark with what that reporter did. And databasing protestors seems harmless until you realize that the FBI wants to create a (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) -title of yahoo link You Chicks couldn't carry a tune if it was strapped to your backs. Your lyrics neither rhyme nor scan. Ya stink! -->Bruce<-- Last house on the left, kinda turned at a funky angle (looking out window waiting for nude (...) (21 years ago, 25-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Real baseball players stand out in the field. Reggie Jackson would turn trying to catch even the simpliest routine fly ball into an adventure. (...) Give the batters a mound - we have a mound gap! (...) First incarnation was terrible, the (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) No oppressed socially, but politically. Our rights as humans are well respected, if that's what you mean. No problem there. (...) Yep, that's 100% true. We don't consider ourselves as martyrs. We are pretty happy about our situation, even if (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Actually aren't there a ton of topics to debate in sports? How about: The pros and cons of the designated hitter? Whether or not lowering the pitchers mound has given batters an advantage? The pros/cons of Instant replay in the NFL? The Tuck rule? (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I had to reply as this is a time that I actually find myself agreeing with hop-frog. Death threats are not only inappropriate, but illegal, and should not be tolerated. If you want to call the Dixie Chicks traitors, or unAmerican, go ahead, (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Hey all- Speaking as an ex-Minnesotan, GO WILD!! GO WILD!! Ry out (21 years ago, 24-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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"Dixie Chicks 'get death threats'" (URL) one's fun too: (URL) recall this happening with The Beatles and the famous thing Lennon said? What I am getting from some of you is that free speech is not without risk. Fine, I don't mind well-reasoned, (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I'll take your word for it. (...) I heard that one on sportscenter. Short clip, but ManUtd won right? (...) Nice. Lemme see, 3 o clock, nope, im at school still, from those freakin extended hours. I'm in middle school and am stuck there from 7 (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Actually, you've identified the primary problem with the US population at the moment. Dave! (21 years ago, 24-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Back when it changed from off-topic.debate. (...) Possibly... But they could be debates... (...) HA! THE DUCKS SWEPT THE RED WINGS! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! oops, sorry, that slipped out there ; ) (...) Well, im fundamentally different then. Probably (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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