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    You're a peon?

    New language for European Union Euro English The European Union commissioners have announced changes to English spellings.... The European Union commissioners have announced that agreement has been reached to adopt English as the preferred language for European communications, rather than...
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    News reading...

    The silence WAS INDEED deafening after Chiri's post. Then Erickxson drops the ultimate bomb on cc. So cc closes the thread. You could say that was his way of shutting himself up since he couldn't put up. Well said, Chiri. Well said, Erickxson. Joseito Every dog has his day...INDEED
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    From the New York Times...

    CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said Sunday that a plot was being hatched in the Dominican Republic to assassinate him and he appealed to the president of that nation for help. Joseito
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    Where are they now?

    I miss some posters. Where is the super-duper, CLASSY Chiri? Where are those smart posts from Cleef, the epicenter of all things class? Jane J., I miss your stuff, young lady. Usted es una chuler?a. YES, I miss reading golo's posts. Controversial at times, but he can't be ignored...
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    Music lovers have lost a giant...

    Compay Segundo has died. Too bad. -Jose?to
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    French joke

    On a visit to France, George W. Bush and French President Jacques Chirac are having lunch in a fine local restauraunt. After being seated and presented with menus, an attractive young waitress approaches the table. "And what can I get for you gentlemen?" asks the waitress. Bush looks up from...
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    For Pete Rose's sake, how dumb can Bush be?

    Three cowboys were hanging out in a bar, discussing George W. Bush's visit to their ranch earlier that day. "The funniest part," the first one said, "was when he kept trying to honk the cow's horns, complaining that they didn't work." They laughed, and then the second cowboy said, "No, the...
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    Threads, new spin, and consequence...

    Criss, now listen here, boss, before you delete this: The rule says to stay on topic. The sign says, "Long-haired, freaky people need not apply." The book says this. "Well, that's the law", someone shouts. Now, in all honesty, Criss, and please be smart on this one, don't jump and close it...
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    Where is Jane J.'s poem?

    Where did it go? Did the move backfire? -Jose?to
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    for jazzcom...

    What's the dealio, jazzman? Bringing up the names of those DR1 ladies does them a disservice. It's not fair to them. Yes, I know, you described them all perfectly, but while you call one lady "intelligent" and another "solid", it implies that that's all there is. And, buddy, that's very...
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    Feliz d?a de San Valent?n, MamIndie

    Hola, mi chula chula, here's hoping your day goes well, mami. As the throwback gent that I am, you know that everyday is Valentine's day for you and I. -Jose?to Tu negrito chulo
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    Bush Country

    Bush Country A man walked into a cowboy bar and ordered a beer just as President Bush appeared on the television. After a few sips, he looked up at the television and mumbled, "Now, there's the biggest horse's ass I've ever seen." A customer at the end of the bar quickly stood up, walked...
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    I need an honest explanation...

    Of reasons why some posts are deleted, while others are not. Real answers. PLEASE. And don't tell me it's the language. -Jose?to
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    Bush fan

    A small Texas town teacher asks her elementary class, "How many of you are Bush fans?" Not knowing what a Bush fan is, but wanting to be liked by the teacher, all the kids raised their hands, except one very smart kid named Johnny. Visibly angry, the teacher asks, "Why aren't you a Bush fan...
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    poem by George W. Bush

    This following poem is composed entirely of actual quotes from George W. Bush. It was compiled and arranged by Washington Post writer Richard Thompson. Make the Pie Higher I think we all agree, the past is over. This is still a dangerous world. It's a world of madmen And uncertainty And...
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    Merry Christmas to all Republicans

    The election is over, the results are known, the will of the people has clearly been shown. Let's forget the quarrels and show by our deeds, we will give our leader all the help that he needs. So let's all get together, and let bitterness pass, I'll hug your elephant and you kiss my a**.
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    you HAVE to read this!

    Playwright Jim Sherman wrote this after Hu Jintao was named chief of the Communist Party in China. HU'S ON FIRST By James Sherman (We take you now to the Oval Office.) George: Condi! Nice to see you. What's happening? Condi: Sir, I have the report here about the new leader of China. George...
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    All-time bachata favorite?

    A lot of people have forgotten that bachata used to be considered a lower form of music, forever relegated to "billoneras" en los cafetines, and only played by Radio Guarachita (Remember, Hillbilly). However, since it has finally made the leap to the mainstream, would you recall which bachata...
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    GOP is bad, very bad for DR economy

    Since the GOP will soon have full control, I see bad times ahead for the DR economy and the rest of the CBI members. Discuss, 'cause I'm veklemt. Jose?to BHL
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    Hillbilly or anyone

    As a Dominican living in the US, I have been exposed to all kinds of music over the years. And since Hillbilly knows so many people, I would like to know if he knows/or has met Gordon Lightfoot. I am planning to visit Massey Hall in Toronto in mid-November to watch him in concert. Anne Murray...