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Re: Question for the Conservatives out there
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date: 
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,
> 
> 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”.
> 
> 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?
> 
> 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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  Re: Question for the Conservatives out there
 
(...) I think France has the most hols in the EU(?). I only get 6 weeks + 10 days public holiday. ;) Scott A (22 years ago, 10-Jun-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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(...) I was being cynical. 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 (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jun-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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