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RE: [OM] More Americanism stuff (reply to George)

Subject: RE: [OM] More Americanism stuff (reply to George)
From: Tris Schuler <tristanjohn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 12:54:45 -0800

> I agree re Doro's remark, though I thought it was addressed quite
> appropriately (witness my reply). While I can't say I enjoyed reading the
> implication of Doro's remark (clearly to the war at hand) I'd rather let
> that sort of stuff stand--again, to support this list's sense of
> community,
> to allow members some latitude of expression in general, etc.
>
> John and Julie's message I also support, as well the right (and need) for
> this list to entertain such back-and-forth dialogue.

Yeah.  It's the [OT] stuff though that gets a lot of peoples panties in a
bunch.

There is no end to OT postings on this or any other list I'm aware of. That's life in the food chain.

> As for my "oblique" writing: well, let's just say my reading and writing
> skills are not of the national-average eighth-grade or sixth-grade or
> whatever-it-is level; neither have I intention to write down to whatever
> the average happens to be on this list. I use English as best I can. If I
> commit a typo or error of usage and it bothers you, by all means
> speak up.

I just thought you were saying Bush's speech-writers and Bush ere ... oh
well, who cares what I thought.

I care, for one. Misunderstandings are common, and it's good to clear the air.

> I can take that. If you try to gag me, though, for my views, I'll cut you
> off at the knees.

Back at ya!

See how good that now-clear air breathes? <g>

Tris


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