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|   bruce, half (score: 0.714) |
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| (...) You're right, I did miss most of the thread. A thousand pardons Sahib! But I did see that comment by Chris. I was reacting to the word carnage in my comments above. Although, I do think the world would be safer if more responsible citizens (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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|   half, irish (score: 0.702) |
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| (...) You mean "wrong" to you? Sexuality is a very personal thing and people have different levels of it. Some wish to be private, some are more open, so it's not realistic to say either is "wrong." Sexuality is an intimate part of an individual and (...) (24 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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|   half, irish (score: 0.702) |
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| (...) Obviously the only valid Bible is in the original KJV. :) Okay, I know, only Christians got that joke. Anyway, on to the main topic of the debate here. Three things. 1. The tone is definitely mocking, self-admittedly so.* 2. I'm a pretty (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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|   bruce, half (score: 0.689) |
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| (...) I'm not sure what your point is or how you can draw that conclusion (I already addressed your "liberal media" comment - did I miss the reply?). (...) Well, you lost me again. What does that have to do with gun control? And passing a (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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|   bruce, half (score: 0.684) |
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| (...) I didn't say that you did - I was just pointing out the silliness of the whole situation. (...) A knowledge of history makes me feel enlightened. (...) I think you have an extremely narrow definition of "Biblical Christianity" not shared by (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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|   bruce, irish (score: 0.680) |
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| (...) Exactly. In theory, EVERYONE might decide "no Irish" and will only patronize No Irish establishments. To answer your question elsewhere, yes, schools could operate on a "no blacks" basis. I regard this as a much bigger point than the one that (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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|   bruce, irish (score: 0.675) |
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| (...) No, my understanding of Libertarian philosophy is that you can say, "Irish aren't allowed." Or blacks, or Jews, or fat people, or whatever. People are free to boycott companies/individuals that do this, of course. I'll snip the rest 'cause I (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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|   bruce, irish (score: 0.674) |
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|   irish (score: 0.670) |
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| (...) No, there really doesn't seem to be much support in any quarter. And the remaining pro war camp is much quieter and harder to draw (apart from the determined political apologist rearguard, and the shrill cries of the mindless faithful), (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-05, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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|   irish (score: 0.667) |
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|   bruce (score: 0.647) |
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|   bruce (score: 0.628) |
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|   irish (score: 0.610) |
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|   irish (score: 0.610) |
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|   bruce (score: 0.608) |
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|   bruce (score: 0.608) |
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| (...) Mmmm, and just when I was thinking that we should quit the allegiance to the Queen thingie, and get all republicy. Particularly me with my pro-Irish sentiments. It turns out that we have already essentially signed up as a US state (and a (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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|   irish (score: 0.607) |
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| (...) But you also seem to believe that the majority should be able to make anything illegal if it offends their sensibilities. Right? (...) Why? John, you have asserted time and again that I can't know what the result of making the changes that I (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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|   irish (score: 0.605) |
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| (...) That depends on what relevance one attaches to the characters name alone. (...) I'm happy to admit to not having watched the film enough to know the character's name. I'm happy to admit to not knowing what typical African-American surnames (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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|   irish (score: 0.602) |
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| (...) Unique Selling Point. I understand he ticks all the correct ethnic minority boxes in one swoop. This means there is no need for other minorities to have a token presence in a movie, thus allowing more room for white guys! (...) I knew fine (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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|   irish (score: 0.602) |