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Post by sama on Nov 15, 2005 11:01:26 GMT -5
president bush is ordering the mass slaughter of the symbol of the united states of america - the american bald eagle.
allegedly, each bird is to be caught, its throat slit, and its body wrapped in an american flag, before being burned.
this is supposedly to protect the american public from avian flu.
apparently, a new presidential seal - eagle free - is being designed, and will shortly be available to the president.
what do YOU think? as a non-u.s citizen i still feel absolute outrage at this. i would be interested in your responses.
sama
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Post by menguard on Nov 15, 2005 11:34:44 GMT -5
I don't think the animal activists will let this one go over, take it to the supreme court.Bush is reaching for something.In a way this is a symbolic jesture saying those that are free will experiance death.
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Post by Sowelu on Nov 15, 2005 11:56:05 GMT -5
I'd like to see your source documentation.
How can another make an informed opinion from your initial post?
Especially with such inflammatory information, it's important not to incite drama unless there's valid, documented cause. Without citing your source, all we have is your word, infused with your agitated energy.
Please be careful with this type of post. (Especially now that Mercury's gone retrograde again and the moon is full.)
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Post by sama on Nov 15, 2005 12:44:16 GMT -5
my profound apologies sowelu. i tried to copy the entire message but it wouldnt work. it comes from something called the onion.
i surely did not mean to incite anyone - i was just amazed by it. apologies again.
repentantly
sama
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Post by destra on Nov 15, 2005 13:05:54 GMT -5
The Onion is a well known source of conspiracy theories.
I highly doubt anyone will be wrapping any birds in flags and slitting their throats.
Much Love,
Destra
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Post by Sowelu on Nov 15, 2005 14:10:07 GMT -5
It's alright, it happens.  Love you! (((Hugs!))) Sowelu |
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Post by sama on Nov 15, 2005 15:11:50 GMT -5
ah. didnt know it was a rag. thought it was a real paper. sorry guys. both feet in first time round. well done me. NOT!
perils of being a uk res and not knowing the whys and wherefores.
lesson learned, sowelu...
hugs
sama
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Post by Sowelu on Nov 15, 2005 15:19:50 GMT -5
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Post by Nicole on Nov 15, 2005 17:02:57 GMT -5
The Onion is a satire magazine, not conspiracy theory magazine. It was meant as a satire!
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Post by Sowelu on Nov 15, 2005 17:11:39 GMT -5
Indeed, Ophaniel. I believe they call themselves "A Farcical Newspaper".  |
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Post by destra on Nov 15, 2005 18:32:21 GMT -5
Ah my bad for wrong word selection, thanks for the correction Much Love, D. |
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Post by LilliHart on Nov 15, 2005 21:21:57 GMT -5
Well reading the original post sure got my blood boiling even at the thought of it. Thanks Sowelu for your level headed response. We could have had a week long debate over this if not for your request for source material. And the joke would have been on us...but what a horid thought~
Liliahnah
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Post by sama on Nov 16, 2005 8:01:47 GMT -5
entirely my fault folks....i saw it and was so appalled that i posted it without checking. never heard of the onion before either, but will avoid like plague from now on....
gloom, doom....ho hum...one lives and learns!
sama
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Post by Nicole on Nov 16, 2005 11:09:11 GMT -5
Oh, don't avoid the Onion! It's a hoot! I've known about it for years and it's still just as funny as it was the first time I visited!
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