Things that disturb you about the US
Aug 1st 2005, 1:17 am
#301
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
Rumours Cind
I know your wives can tell you apart!
Aug 1st 2005, 1:18 am
#302
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by Bob
Being in the forces gives you a very different perspective to things, as does being on holiday, a drive through europe is hardly the same as living there is it, where you'll see past the fun touristy stuff...
I've driven probably over 50,000 miles just on driving trips throughout Europe and if you think i was just merely drving through "the fun touristy stuff" then you are wrong.
Aug 1st 2005, 1:18 am
#303
Re vera, potas bene.
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by cindyabs
Yeah, but how reliable are you after all-you have a dual identity! 
Does he wear a mask.........
Aug 1st 2005, 1:19 am
#304
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
yes it's English English, no doubt you'd like to ban us immigrants from speaking it
That's OK though as i am sure your new environment will adjust your attitude whether you like it or not.
Aug 1st 2005, 1:19 am
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Re vera, potas bene.
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
Can we smoke now.....
Aug 1st 2005, 1:20 am
#306
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by krizzy
I watched a film about him.....found out that the history in it was way off the mark.....and it went from there......that happens a lot.....I'll see a film....and then check up on the history behind it.......
I do that myself. Went to Books A Million today and got a couple of books. Wanted to buy Albion's Seed-first in a four book series on the English settlement of America (special emphasis on New England btw) but the paperback was 27.00!!!! Just found it on Alibris used for 14.95-even with shipping costs that's a savings.
Aug 1st 2005, 1:20 am
#307
Re vera, potas bene.
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
Ohhhhh Crombies and two tone suits....
Aug 1st 2005, 1:21 am
#308
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by krizzy
He does......
Does he wear a mask.........
Does he wear a mask.........
I think we would have to ask his wife.......
Aug 1st 2005, 1:21 am
#309
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by Fig Newton
If I had the power your kind would be gone in a second.
That's OK though as i am sure your new environment will adjust your attitude whether you like it or not.
That's OK though as i am sure your new environment will adjust your attitude whether you like it or not.
Aug 1st 2005, 1:21 am
#310
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by Fig Newton
If I had the power your kind would be gone in a second.
That's OK though as i am sure your new environment will adjust your attitude whether you like it or not.
That's OK though as i am sure your new environment will adjust your attitude whether you like it or not.
Aug 1st 2005, 1:23 am
#311
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by Sue
It's great that you can afford health insurance but not everybody can.
As per the California Labor Federation - "Nearly seven million Californians have no health insurance, and hundreds more become uninsured each week."
I see this first hand every week. Hard working, minimum wage people who CAN'T afford health insurance come to the organization I work for looking for help in obtaining medication they need. It's either rent/food on the table or health insurance, they can't afford both.
As per the California Labor Federation - "Nearly seven million Californians have no health insurance, and hundreds more become uninsured each week."
I see this first hand every week. Hard working, minimum wage people who CAN'T afford health insurance come to the organization I work for looking for help in obtaining medication they need. It's either rent/food on the table or health insurance, they can't afford both.
Those on minimum wage in California can afford health insurance. I know plently of working students with roommates that have insurance and go to school. I was one of them.
Aug 1st 2005, 1:24 am
#312
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
You know I just realized that this thread is NOT in the TIO forum. 
Aug 1st 2005, 1:25 am
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by krizzy
If 'we' are giving out thanks here...thanks for pointing out your anti Euopeanism.......
Aug 1st 2005, 1:26 am
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by cindyabs
You know I just realized that this thread is NOT in the TIO forum.
Aug 1st 2005, 1:26 am
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Re: Things that disturb you about the US
Originally Posted by dbj1000
Phew. Nice to see that once we cut through all the crap he's just the kind of person we all though from the start.