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Re: Question for the Conservatives out there
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 10 Jun 2004 20:07:17 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur wrote:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Don Heyse wrote:
> > I hope you don't truly believe that,
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> I was being cynical.
Oh, silly me. Perhaps you could adopt one of these emoticons
for when you're in cynical mode.
>:-> Cynical; Devil-like; Really devilish remark;
Has a crew cut; Leering
>;-> Cynical wink; Irony; Winky and devil combined
(a very lewd remark was just made); Wicked grin
That way I won't get confused.
> I see too many parents working very long hours (to the detriment
> of their health, marriage & family) so that they may buy items
> they don’t need as they fear not conforming. Twenty years ago a
> “family day out” would be a walk in the countryside, now we go
> shopping and engage in debt fed “conspicuous consumption”.
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> We work harder, longer and take less holidays... this is not progress!
Agreed. It's one aspect of capitalism that needs work. But I
thought the EU had it good. I know my French co-workers are all
planning their extensive summer holidays right now.
> > Have you ever lived through a really bad storm that tears up an
> > entire neighborhood?
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> No. I would not live in such a place.
You should try it. Seasonal weather changes might make you
appreciate the occasional walk in the countryside even more.
> Anyhow, I thought you lived on a farm?
Sure, but I've been around.
Enjoy,
Don
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