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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:53 PM Original message |
Shit. An Army recruiter just called for my daughter |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:54 PM Response to Original message |
1. A representative of the school? |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:55 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Exactly. I will call the school district tomorrow and complain. n/t |
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texastoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:11 PM Response to Reply #2 |
15. HISD? n/t |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:16 PM Response to Reply #15 |
18. SBISD n/t |
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Samurai_Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 01:15 PM Response to Reply #18 |
60. My son graduated from Spring Woods HS in 2000 |
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ceile (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 02:33 PM Response to Reply #18 |
70. I'm a Straftford grad and I'm not all that surprised. |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 02:56 PM Response to Reply #70 |
77. Yeah, she's at Stratford. And she takes classes at the |
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arcane1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
3. the lying bastards |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
4. They're worse than used car salesmen |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 09:44 AM Response to Reply #4 |
51. "We can get you into a program where you will fly helicopters. |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 10:01 PM Response to Reply #51 |
85. 1) I'll still respect you in the morning |
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Xipe Totec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
5. Next time tell them that, out of respect, |
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lostnfound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 01:19 PM Response to Reply #5 |
63. That's hysterical! I love it. nt |
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LeftCoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
6. Wouldn't lying like that be grounds for disciplinary action? |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:06 PM Response to Reply #6 |
11. Since when... |
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LeftCoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:08 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. D'oh! You're right. |
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benburch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
7. Next time they call.. |
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shadowknows69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:59 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. Holy shit BB |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:08 PM Response to Reply #7 |
14. Remember the Don't ask don't tell policy? |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 09:05 PM Response to Reply #14 |
45. tell them because of her religious beliefs she does not believe in |
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texastoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:13 PM Response to Reply #7 |
16. No. |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:31 PM Response to Reply #16 |
24. I have to agree with you on that. nt |
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shadowknows69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:07 PM Response to Reply #24 |
43. You guys are right of course |
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Ilsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:33 PM Response to Reply #16 |
25. I'm with Texas Toast on this one. You really don't need any |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:16 PM Response to Reply #7 |
17. I got heavy harassment from recruiters when I graduated HS 20 years ago |
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warrens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 01:15 PM Response to Reply #17 |
61. I told the recruiter back then about being in SDS |
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TechBear_Seattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:21 PM Response to Reply #61 |
83. A friend of mine recommended I try that |
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BR_Parkway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 12:47 PM Response to Reply #7 |
57. Or in the bedroom with her girlfriend |
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Sydnie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 05:58 PM Response to Original message |
8. I was the first time they called for my son too |
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INdemo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:04 PM Response to Original message |
10. I believe you have a lawsuit in order or |
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cornermouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:07 PM Response to Original message |
12. If she calls back, politely tell her to drop dead and hang up. |
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Mendocino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
19. If they call my house... |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:28 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. That only applies to for-profit corporations unfortunately. n/t |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
20. Is she 18? If not you have to tell the school to remove her from the |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:29 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. The thing is, I called last year and they told me if she wasn't |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:34 PM Response to Reply #23 |
27. Wow. That was such a breathtaking lie. |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:37 PM Response to Reply #23 |
30. But how is she NOT in the directory in the first place? With this stupid |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:40 PM Response to Reply #30 |
31. I signed the form last year withdrawing my permission for her |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:49 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. well hot damn - somebody needs to explain this then.... |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:28 PM Response to Original message |
22. Call the district & the principal & find out how parents are notified that |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
26. I know how you feel |
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stevedeshazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:34 PM Response to Original message |
28. Your response was perfect |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:36 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. Thanks. What a coincidence punk turned 17 on Friday. |
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AspenRose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
33. You can go here too |
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Mayberry Machiavelli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
34. What is a "CO" letter? |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:01 PM Response to Reply #34 |
35. Conscientious Objector n/t |
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MessiahRp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 01:28 PM Response to Reply #35 |
65. So you're a CO if you aren't interested in joining the military now? |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 01:34 PM Response to Reply #65 |
66. It's important to establish CO status before a draft is instituted |
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MessiahRp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 02:29 PM Response to Reply #66 |
68. Well the way things are going, where do I sign up (to be a CO)? |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 02:36 PM Response to Reply #68 |
72. Start here |
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akushuki (277 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 08:44 PM Response to Reply #66 |
84. I'm 18 and I would never sign up for CO status if a draft started. |
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caligirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:07 PM Response to Original message |
36. Did she mean the school was in her territory? If not you can |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:12 PM Response to Original message |
37. Happy Fucking Birthday, eh? |
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MoseyWalker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:12 PM Response to Original message |
38. My son |
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phylny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:25 PM Response to Original message |
39. My daughter was called in the spring. |
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Biernuts (446 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
40. What does your daughter want? If she's old enough to make |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:54 PM Response to Reply #40 |
41. Actually, she's told me before she's got no interest in talking |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:29 PM Response to Reply #40 |
44. meow |
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Biernuts (446 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 06:43 AM Response to Reply #44 |
47. Just wanted to see where we stand in case the abortion issue ever |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 09:45 AM Response to Reply #47 |
52. Let me make this abundantly clear |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 12:25 PM Response to Reply #47 |
54. Do you have a teenager Biernuts? |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 01:13 PM Response to Reply #47 |
58. biernuts, can't you READ? |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 01:19 PM Response to Reply #47 |
62. And this would be your business why? |
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zcflint09 (263 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
42. Total VULTURES |
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Irreverend IX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
46. The absolute best response... |
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Iowa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 03:23 PM Response to Reply #46 |
79. Nah, I wouldn't do that... |
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noonwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 07:56 AM Response to Original message |
48. It's wrong for them to misrepresent themselves, but not for them to call |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 09:35 AM Response to Original message |
49. Just spoke to the school principal |
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otohara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 02:30 PM Response to Reply #49 |
69. Is This What The Principal |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 02:37 PM Response to Reply #69 |
73. Yup. She wants to go to a 4 year school, but knows exactly |
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otohara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 02:51 PM Response to Reply #73 |
75. Don't Worry Then |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 09:41 AM Response to Original message |
50. They must be desperate. They're calling students now? |
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AngryOldDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 10:28 AM Response to Original message |
53. I'm actually looking forward to the first call |
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meganmonkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 12:30 PM Response to Original message |
55. A former colleague's kid started getting calls from them |
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newportdadde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 12:37 PM Response to Original message |
56. Why the drama? Just have your daughter say "I'm not interested". |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 01:14 PM Response to Reply #56 |
59. While I'm a bulldog now, that wouldn't have worked for me at 16-17. |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 01:23 PM Response to Reply #56 |
64. Why the drama? I've heard and read way too many horror |
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mike923 (325 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 02:26 PM Response to Original message |
67. I've got a number of friends in the military... |
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mia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 02:35 PM Response to Reply #67 |
71. My son feels that way. |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 12:26 PM Response to Reply #71 |
92. I agree, but... |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 02:38 PM Response to Reply #67 |
74. And that's fine for them. But my daughter wants no part |
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mike923 (325 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 02:56 PM Response to Reply #74 |
76. I guess i don't understand... |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 03:00 PM Response to Reply #76 |
78. What has me concerned is all of the stories I've read about |
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Lisa0825 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 03:26 PM Response to Reply #76 |
80. There was a recent story locally about |
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yellerpup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 04:05 PM Response to Original message |
81. Eeeeewww! |
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samsingh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
82. you absolutely did the right thing. |
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TexasThoughtCriminal (890 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 12:20 AM Response to Original message |
86. POD is way too talented to end up cannon fodder |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 09:33 AM Response to Reply #86 |
89. Thanks TTC! |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 12:25 AM Response to Original message |
87. get a coaches whistle..and next time they call.and they will... |
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WestHoustonDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 09:35 AM Response to Reply #87 |
90. Ironically, I have a rape whistle on my key chain that I got at |
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Voltaire99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 04:26 AM Response to Original message |
88. Your natural reaction shows why a draft would be a good thing. |
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bedazzled (584 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jul-26-06 09:39 AM Response to Original message |
91. if they call my son i'll put 'em on hold - then go watch t.v.! |
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