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(...) I have a friend who went to a Catholic school. They tied his left hand behind his back for years because they said it was satanic. I believe they get this from the Biblical references to Jesus sitting on the right hand of God; metaphorically, (...) (25 years ago, 20-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Of course you did, and I bet you and everyone else at that school learned things they were really interested in. I think one problem with American schools is that they think that there's a strict curriculum which everybody needs to learn in (...) (25 years ago, 20-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) As a Hungarian of gypsy ancestory, I didn't know that's where that term comes from, how cool - my very own racial slur! I must remember to be offended each time it's used by others, while using it myself among other Hungarians. Also, I must (...) (25 years ago, 19-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Now you're just confusing me. By "clockwise" I've been (consistently, I hope!) referring to those stairs that have the central pillar on the right, since the steps spiral clockwise upwards. I think... Dave! (25 years ago, 19-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I don't even know where to trim Chris' words, so I'll just quote the whole dang thing. I'd venture to say that the attitude he displays helps drag down the standards of American education. It's one thing to be upset with the quality of your (...) (25 years ago, 19-Apr-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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