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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 11:46 AM Original message |
At least 10 countries still practice whaling. |
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NYC_SKP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
1. Why is that Whale Wars cap'n n crew so full of fail? |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:03 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Japan has a pacifist Constitution, |
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NYC_SKP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:06 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. If only they had some skilz... |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:09 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. I have never seen that show, so I really don't know much about it. nt |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
3. Iceland, Norway and Japan |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:09 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. There is no evidence Japan engages in comercial whaling. |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:11 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. Well, lets see. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:17 PM Response to Reply #7 |
8. They get their commercial meat from Norway and Iceland. |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:21 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. here's a nice article on Norway and whaling |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:29 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Nice to see Norway get a mention, though they call the whaling illegal, which is wrong. |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:37 PM Response to Reply #13 |
18. It is illegal |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:43 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. Whaling is not illegal for every country, only countries which have signed that treaty. |
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apaflo (45 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 06:36 PM Response to Reply #18 |
59. It is illegal |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:19 PM Response to Reply #5 |
9. I guess we see the evidence differently |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:24 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. I wonder why the show does not show the comercial whalers in action. |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:27 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. The show SHOWS |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:31 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. Does the show mention the fact the meat comes from Norway and Iceland? |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:35 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. The fleet kills a whale. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:38 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. Do they have a video of this on the internet? nt |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:42 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. if you watch the show you'll see it. |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:48 PM Response to Reply #19 |
26. check this out: |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 01:00 PM Response to Reply #26 |
30. "This image link contains an illegal code " |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:40 PM Response to Reply #5 |
20. Japan calls it "scientific" whaling... |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:48 PM Response to Reply #20 |
25. The whale meat they sell on the open market is imported from Iceland and Norway. |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:53 PM Response to Reply #25 |
28. Maybe some of it, but not ALL of it. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:59 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. "Please do not tell me" |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 01:42 PM Response to Reply #29 |
39. What research are the whalers doing on Whales? |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 02:28 PM Response to Reply #39 |
43. I have no idea. I am not trying to justify whaling, I am trying to point out |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 01:11 PM Response to Reply #25 |
32. The Japanese ADMIT to selling it! |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 01:18 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. Can I see the link? I hope you right, but I would still like to see the link. nt |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 01:59 PM Response to Reply #36 |
40. Link coming up |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 02:30 PM Response to Reply #40 |
44. Thanks for the link, the source seems solid. |
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apaflo (45 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 07:07 PM Response to Reply #32 |
61. The Japanese ADMIT to selling it! |
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BalancedGoat (255 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 06:44 PM Response to Reply #25 |
60. I think your misreading that article. |
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Xicano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 12:41 AM Response to Reply #5 |
79. n/t |
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Monk06 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 12:48 AM Response to Reply #5 |
80. Then why is whatle meat being heavily promoted in school lunch programs in Japan |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 07:16 PM Response to Reply #80 |
101. I was wrong. nt |
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berni_mccoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:30 PM Response to Original message |
14. The U.S. only allows native Inuit to whale in Alaska. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:35 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. There are other groups in the U.S. which hunt whales. |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:41 PM Response to Reply #17 |
21. it's not commercial. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:46 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. Whaling may not be right, but I don't like to see Japan being the only country demonized |
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miyazaki (446 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 12:52 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Japan gets demonized here on a regular basis, |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 01:16 PM Response to Reply #27 |
35. I wonder why. They are a peaceful country and make many advancements in technology. |
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tj2001 (685 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 01:59 PM Response to Reply #27 |
41. Just a convenient - and very PC - reason for them to hate |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 02:02 PM Response to Reply #41 |
42. Sheesh! |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 02:34 PM Response to Reply #41 |
45. Seems to be the case for some. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 05:25 PM Response to Reply #27 |
55. I starting to think their is a anti-Japanese bias on DU. |
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The Straight Story (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 07:06 PM Response to Reply #55 |
98. A lot of countries do things we consider bad, but most only complain about the US here |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 07:09 PM Response to Reply #98 |
100. Your take does not shine a positive light on some DUers, but you are probably right. nt |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 01:40 PM Response to Reply #24 |
38. I'm thinking because it's apopular show. |
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onestepforward (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 04:25 PM Response to Reply #24 |
48. The show "Whale Wars" is focusing on one specific campaign |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 04:30 PM Response to Reply #48 |
50. I have at many threads about Japanese whaling, but none, except for this one, |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 04:36 PM Response to Reply #50 |
52. When has DU discussed in depth |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 04:57 PM Response to Reply #52 |
53. Is the concern whaling, or the TV show? |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 05:30 PM Response to Reply #53 |
57. I cannot imagine why anyone would unrec' |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 11:00 PM Response to Reply #57 |
69. There isn't a real "campaign" against Norway or Iceland |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 01:23 PM Response to Reply #21 |
37. The taking of whales in our northern villages |
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tj2001 (685 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 03:08 PM Response to Reply #37 |
47. Same in the Faroe Islands: |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 04:27 PM Response to Reply #37 |
49. Many cultures consume whale. I don't see why one culture should get a break while another is |
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S_E_Fudd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 11:14 PM Response to Reply #49 |
72. Sea Shepherd does "demonize" them all... |
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AllenVanAllen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 11:24 PM Response to Reply #72 |
73. "As soon as they cripple the Japanese whaling industry " |
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S_E_Fudd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 11:37 PM Response to Reply #73 |
74. I certainly hope so...nt |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 11:53 PM Response to Reply #72 |
77. I was talking about DU demonizing Japan, not SS. nt |
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DaveinJapan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 05:26 PM Response to Reply #37 |
56. it's an integral part of Japanese culture as well, isn't it? nt |
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S_E_Fudd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 11:46 PM Response to Reply #37 |
75. That is still true in the United States...though this is not a good enough reason to continue... |
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apaflo (45 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 03:22 AM Response to Reply #75 |
84. That is still true in the United States...though this is not a good enough reason to continue... |
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S_E_Fudd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 10:08 AM Response to Reply #84 |
89. I don't think "cultural" reasons is good enough for anyone... |
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apaflo (45 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 01:26 PM Response to Reply #89 |
91. I don't think "cultural" reasons is good enough for anyone... |
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S_E_Fudd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 04:22 PM Response to Reply #91 |
93. Your arrogant justification for the continued unnecesary slaughter of whales.. |
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apaflo (45 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 07:08 PM Response to Reply #93 |
99. Your arrogant justification for the continued unnecesary slaughter of whales.. |
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apaflo (45 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 07:15 PM Response to Reply #21 |
62. Regarding subsistence whaling in the US... |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 10:37 PM Response to Reply #62 |
66. Welcome to DU, Apaflo |
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yewberry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 10:37 PM Response to Reply #62 |
67. Well, I'm not Texasgal, |
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apaflo (45 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 03:34 AM Response to Reply #67 |
85. Well, I'm not Texasgal, |
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skipos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 01:07 PM Response to Original message |
31. On a related note, everyone should see the new documentary called "The Cove" |
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DU GrovelBot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 01:15 PM Response to Original message |
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charlie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 02:39 PM Response to Reply #34 |
46. And then something broke my reverie |
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Mystayya (324 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 04:34 PM Response to Original message |
51. Having this conversation with someone who thinks |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 04:59 PM Response to Reply #51 |
54. The OP clearly lists other countries, such as Russia, Iceland, and Norway. |
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apaflo (45 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 06:16 PM Response to Reply #51 |
58. Having this conversation with someone who thinks |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 10:03 PM Response to Reply #58 |
64. I doubt that poster actually cares about any of that. nt |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 07:27 PM Response to Original message |
63. That's not true. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 10:16 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. I must of missed your posts. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 10:55 PM Response to Reply #65 |
68. I'm not understanding your response. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 11:51 PM Response to Reply #68 |
76. "By "SS members" do you mean Sea Shepherd members?" |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 12:25 AM Response to Reply #76 |
78. Okay, now |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 01:57 AM Response to Reply #78 |
81. "Last I checked, having Obama "blow them up" and have someone arrested " |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 02:27 AM Response to Reply #81 |
82. I hope |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 02:31 AM Response to Reply #82 |
83. Ha! We are having a miscomunication. |
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apaflo (45 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 04:28 AM Response to Reply #78 |
87. Okay, now |
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yewberry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 05:56 PM Response to Reply #76 |
95. You've either wildly misread me or linked to the wrong post. |
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apaflo (45 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 03:54 AM Response to Reply #68 |
86. I'm not understanding your response |
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yewberry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 11:00 PM Response to Reply #65 |
70. You must have. |
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AllenVanAllen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Aug-23-09 11:05 PM Response to Reply #70 |
71. The contrast is pretty clear to me. n/t |
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apaflo (45 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 05:48 AM Response to Reply #71 |
88. The contrast is pretty clear to me. |
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lumpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 02:33 PM Response to Reply #70 |
92. Thanks. Maybe that convoluted argument can be put to rest. |
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apaflo (45 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 07:19 PM Response to Reply #92 |
102. Thanks. Maybe that convoluted argument can be put to rest. |
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WonderGrunion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 10:11 AM Response to Original message |
90. Mmmmmmm... Whale burgers |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 05:53 PM Response to Reply #90 |
94. They probably do taste pretty good if people are going so far out of there way to get the meat. nt |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 06:50 PM Response to Original message |
96. Which country is the largest consumer of whale products? |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 06:59 PM Response to Original message |
97. K&R |
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KoKo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
103. 1657 Views with an Unrecommend for 1650 Something...until I hit Recommend |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Aug-24-09 11:09 PM Response to Reply #103 |
104. I understand why most of my threads are unreced, but this one seems like a strange one to unrec. nt |
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