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(...) Only time and the risk of even more spam. (...) From its very pages: Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt, a spokesman for the occupation forces, estimated that there were a total of 3,000 to 5,000 guerrilla fighters in Iraq, with 5 to 10 percent of those (...) (20 years ago, 25-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, it was inappropriate. But, it was unbelievably hilarious too. You're right, John. I have a big problem with teaching kids that young about erotic attire and attitudes. One example I especially loathe -- and you may have seen this in your (...) (20 years ago, 25-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Doh! Right you are! My mistake. The Gneisenau and Scharnhorst were definitely of the battle cruiser type vessel, in that they were built in response to the Invincibles and later Indefatigables. Interestingly, the Germans never really fully (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Nah, not worth it. I think I misread your initial point anyway, and my question was imprecisely worded. (...) Heck, I've already been doing that. I'm glad to support the team! Haven't you read the thread? :-) Only the parts in OT.debate. You (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) On the legal definition of insider trading as it stands, today, in the US. That's the last I'll say about it in this thread, start a new thread if you want. (...) Don't buy from him, every chance you get. Haven't you read the thread? :-) (...) (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Please. The New York Times is considered the most respected and established news source in the US (registration costs nothing). (...) Won't dignify that smart-ass remark with a repl.....uh, nevermind. (...) How do you increase a threat as (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) That's an interesting assertion, though I'd have to differ. On what do you base it? (...) Hadn't thought about it, honestly. What could I do, if I wished? I can head to Hawaii and give him the frowning of a lifetime. Who's with me!?! Dave! (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Is this really worth subscribing for? (...) Like those folks at that wedding? (...) ...Bush is increasing the threat; don't doubt that! Scott A (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Not really, because I support insider trading. All trading is insider trading, actually. (...) Nope. Assuming there's no breach of contract. (...) Nothing. You, however, can do something about it, if you wish. (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Might this seem like a form of insider trading? If LEGO has facilitated this process in defiance of its stated ordering limits, then cleary they're at fault. But what if the seller has found a non-publicly-disclosed means of acquiring numerous (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) It requires registration. Can you summarize it? Either way, since there is no valid, pre-existing link between Iraq and al Qaida, and since Dubya used that falsified link as one of the justifications for initiating his war, then al Qaida and (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Indeed they are. Which is why I asked that LEGO look into it. (asked, mind you) And later posted that I have reason to believe they are looking into it. (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Incorrect. In fact, the responsibility of those lost Iraqi lives can be attributed to OBL as well. Consider this recent NYT article by Thomas Friedman: (URL) The resistance in Iraq is coming primarily from outside Iraq, not in. As Friedman (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Without commenting directly on www.iraqbodycount.net, I would like to offer (URL) this> article for consideration. You'll either need to subscribe to Salon or watch a brief promotional ad from a sponser, but it takes less than a minute. The (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) The "pocket battleships" (literally Panzerschiffen, or armor-clads) you're thinking of were Deutschland (later Lützow), Admiral Graf Spee (of the River Plate, and which a private company is talking about raising and restoring (!!!!)), and (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Zing! Well, as an investment, it sounds like a dumb marketing decision, if anything. Bowling for Columbine cost a few million to make and raked in over $120M. Farenheit is at least fairly likely to pull in similar returns. Since the company (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Yes, I see what you mean. I went to the link expecting maybe a 10-20% yes vote, but 42%? The ironic thing, for those that have tried to block this film is that it has gained far more publicity than if they had done nothing, after all what (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) It could be very possible that this person works for Maersk in Hawaii, or knows someone who works for Maersk, or contacted Maersk directly (having an "in" with the company) to obtain the ships. Not to defend this person, but these are (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Larry, you almost sound like you've seen the movie? (...) Personally, I'd like to see balance in the American news media before I worry about award winning documentary pieces emanating from the USA. ;) Scott A (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Very true. But, even the Germans considered the Gneisenau and Scharnhorst something called 'Pocket Battleships.' This was a peculiar way to present a ship that was greatly outclassed by BBs and BCs. The Germans could thus claim Naval equality (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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