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Re: "Saving" Private Lynch
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date: 
Fri, 16 May 2003 15:20:09 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:

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> 
> So the "Labour party line" is that Private Lynch's rescue was staged? The BBC
> is not perfect, but it is the most independent news source I'm aware of. The
> analysis it offers is certainly more objective than [say] a rag like the
> National Review. ;)
> 
> Scott A


And not made up like the NY Times...

Ooops--US news sources are fallible!  Did I say that out loud?

If you want to keep your head in the sand, then that's your choice.  Don't
admonish those that want to actually practice some true discernement, however.

> > 
> > Your mileage may vary, of course.
> of course.

My truck's still getting pretty good gas mileage.  This I am thankful for.

'88 Dodge Dakota still going strong, and has a canoe on it--going canoeing
this weekend!  I love Canada with all the long weekends during the "warm"
season :)

Queen Victoria, barely knew ye, but I thank thee!

Dave K
-who is just in the mood for tangents today :)



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  Re: "Saving" Private Lynch
 
<reinserted a few quotes that David snipped, but I think i've got the attributions right, apologies if I flubbed> (...) Sorry, how is a license fee that one *must* pay (or be in violation of law), and which is collected *by the government*, and then (...) (23 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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  Re: "Saving" Private Lynch
 
(...) Are you saying it can't be trusted? Shame on you sir! (...) Nonsense! It is funded by the public through a licence fee [~UKP100 / US$160] for every viewing household & through sales of its products. Fantastic value when you think about it. (...) (23 years ago, 16-May-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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