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Old 11-20-2005, 12:32 AM   #39 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Elphaba
Ummm, I think I am the bitch that was slapped. That's how I took to mean in any case.
me, too, elphaba, unfortunately.

trickyy,

how can a US citizen "co-opt" his or her own nation's flag?
such a statement seems to presuppose that the person didn't already possess a valid claim to the symbol.
that kind of logic appears to mirror and illustrate roachboy's observation regarding the lack of respect some conservative members demonstrate against liberal members on this forum. I find it ironic you posted your comments so close to his...
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