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July 24th, 2008, 06:15 PM
Beachcomber

and according to Obama Kentucky is next to Arkansas and we have 57 states. Yeah, brilliant choice.
July 24th, 2008, 07:22 PM
gae

Quote:

Originally posted by The Big Sexy:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Beachcomber:
President Bush's gaffes bother me far less than some smooth talking empty suit.

As opposed to an empty suit who can't talk at all.

I got to thinking that trav and gae are all about english as the first language. How's this for a change: maybe we should have a president who can speak the native tongue and we'll be far, far ahead toward that goal!<hr /></blockquote>Once again, you got it wrong. *I'm* all about English as a first. Trav couldn't care less because he doesn't answer the house phone. Someone from India wanting to offer us a credit card? Click.

Perhaps I'll change my tune after Ireland. I don't know. (GL, I'll go find the pots of gold and split with you, OK? Just like the lottery agreement we made years back?)

As far as Osama goes, I'm really heartened to learn that the signed off on legislation that makes it illegal for terrorists to have nukes. I feel quite safe now.

What a moron. But not quite as bad as the people who will vote for him.
July 25th, 2008, 10:50 AM
Beachcomber

Quote:

GL, I'll go find the pots of gold and split with you, OK? Just like the lottery agreement we made years back?

Sounds great. I thought that splitting arrangement was only if YOU win the lottery? I'll have to consult with my solicitor Lew and if I'm right we'll have to negotiate terms about my impending win.
August 4th, 2008, 01:54 AM
reason

Quote:

Originally posted by gae:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by The Big Sexy:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Beachcomber:
President Bush's gaffes bother me far less than some smooth talking empty suit.

As opposed to an empty suit who can't talk at all.

I got to thinking that trav and gae are all about english as the first language. How's this for a change: maybe we should have a president who can speak the native tongue and we'll be far, far ahead toward that goal!<hr /></blockquote>Once again, you got it wrong. *I'm* all about English as a first. Trav couldn't care less because he doesn't answer the house phone. Someone from India wanting to offer us a credit card? Click.

<hr /></blockquote>Um...those credit card people from India...they speak english, usually more fluently than our president.
August 4th, 2008, 10:33 AM
Beachcomber

Indians may have clear English and precise diction, but try to hold an actual ocnversation with one on the phone.

Customer: Your company over charged me

Indian rep: Thank You sir, how may I help you today.

Customer: I said your company over charged me.

Indian rep: May I have your account number please.

Customer: It's_________

Indian Rep: How may I help you today sir?

Customer: For the 3rd g-damned time, YOUR COMPANY OVER CHARGED ME!!!

Indian Rep: I see on your account you were billed on August 1st. Is there anything else I can help you with today? Thank You for calling American company who has chosen to outsource and cut jobs but still expect American customers...
August 4th, 2008, 11:53 AM
cincygreg

Now now kids. Lets stop the name calling and finger pointing and all try to educate ourselves together! [img]eek.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/hmmm.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/sure.gif[/img]

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Now don't you all feel just a little bit smarter! [img]wink.gif[/img]

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