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Re: WTB Train Parts
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Date: 
Tue, 17 Aug 1999 21:13:23 GMT
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On Sat, 31 Jul 1999 21:54:59 GMT, Larry Pieniazek <lar@voyager.net>
wrote:

Were I tofeel like insulting all non christians, not just the person
(christian or not) that I need to insult, in similar circumstances,
where someone was not being forgiving or charitable, I would say "that
is mighty christian of you" for the same effect. But I know I would be
insulting non christians when I do so.

That is just _so_ gay.[1]

Jasper "I live under bridges" Janssen



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  Re: WTB Train Parts
 
Jasper Janssen <jasper@janssen.dynip.com> wrote in message news:37bac394.436675...net.com... (...) I catch myself using that one (dating myself a bit, unfortunately) sometimes. I'm more concerned about getting in trouble than offending someone, (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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  Re: WTB Train Parts
 
Insulting is an art form. One needs to choose the proper sized brush. This is an example of unintended splatter, I think. (...) If you'd said "that is mighty generous of you", it would be offensive in an acceptable way, in context... that is, you'd (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jul-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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