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Subject: 
Re: Newspeak 2003
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date: 
Tue, 1 Apr 2003 20:48:45 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, David Koudys writes:
> 
> > We should suit up, not because this war is right, but because the US are our
> > closest ally and friend.  Who would be here to support us if someone had
> > aggressive tendencies towards Canada.
> 
> I'm really touched that you said that. It means a lot to this American to
> hear you say so.
> 
> And I mostly agree but did want to point out that if your friend was instead
> of taking on a bully, but were actively bullying an innocent victim, it
> would be better to counsel your friend to withdraw.
> 
> Of course that is not the case here, Saddam and his regime are anything but
> innnocent.

Oh absolutely--if my friend was mean enuf to pick on someone, a la
'bullying', I woudn't hesitate to try and stop that particular fight.

That said, usually my 'friend' in this particular instance isn't a huge
bully, though sometimes I am guilty of calling him that, for sometimes my
friend is a little pushy to get what he wants.

Dave K



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  Re: Newspeak 2003
 
(...) I'm really touched that you said that. It means a lot to this American to hear you say so. And I mostly agree but did want to point out that if your friend was instead of taking on a bully, but were actively bullying an innocent victim, it (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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