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Osmium
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 Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:36 pm Post subject: "Jesse Helms Dead at 86" |
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Two years from now Jessee Helms will be "dead at 88". Why not "dies
at 86"? and it's shorter, too. |
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tinwhistler
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: "Jesse Helms Dead at 86" |
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On Jul 4, 10:36 am, Osmium <Rusht...@aol.com> wrote:
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Two years from now Jessee Helms will be "dead at 88". Why not "dies
at 86"? and it's shorter, too.
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The Village Voice nails it with this one:
Jesse Helms Finally Dies
Village Voice, NY - 1 hour ago
Jesse Helms, an unrepentant supporter of unnatural causes throughout
his life, died of natural causes this morning at the age of 86. ...
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Aloha ~~~ Ozzie Maland ~~~ San Diego |
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Osmium
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: "Jesse Helms Dead at 86" |
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On Jul 4, 10:53�am, "Pat Durkin" <durk...@sbc.com> wrote:
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"Osmium" <Rusht...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:85718bb6-dc76-40c4-ad73-02ddc2bb269a@f63g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
Two years from now Jessee Helms will be "dead at 88". �Why not "dies
at 86"? and it's shorter, too.
How is "dies" shorter than "dead"? �Because the "i" is narrower than the
"a"?
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You got it. |
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mb
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:01 pm Post subject: Re: "Jesse Helms Dead at 86" |
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On Jul 4, 10:36 am, Osmium <Rusht...@aol.com> wrote:
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Two years from now Jessee Helms will be "dead at 88". Why not "dies
at 86"? and it's shorter, too.
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What are you trying to do with your "two years from now"? The news
made my day and I want to be sure he is dead. Past tense. Before I
open a bottle. Your version is too pussyfooting and one is still
afraid the ghost is coming back. |
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Osmium
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:27 pm Post subject: Re: "Jesse Helms Dead at 86" |
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On Jul 4, 2:01�pm, mb <azyth...@gmail.com> wrote:
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On Jul 4, 10:36�am, Osmium <Rusht...@aol.com> wrote:
Two years from now Jessee Helms will be "dead at 88". �Why not "dies
at 86"? and it's shorter, too.
What are you trying to do with your "two years from now"? The news
made my day and I want to be sure he is dead. Past tense. Before I
open a bottle. Your version is too pussyfooting and one is still
afraid the ghost is coming back.
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"Dead" is a present state. He is dead at 86 and he is just as dead
when 88 years have past since his birth. "Jesse alive at 85 (years
after birth), but dead at 88 and 89 etc." |
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Pat Durkin
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:53 pm Post subject: Re: "Jesse Helms Dead at 86" |
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"Osmium" <Rushtown@aol.com> wrote in message
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Two years from now Jessee Helms will be "dead at 88". Why not "dies
at 86"? and it's shorter, too.
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How is "dies" shorter than "dead"? Because the "i" is narrower than the
"a"? |
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mb
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:25 pm Post subject: Re: "Jesse Helms Dead at 86" |
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On Jul 4, 3:27Â pm, Osmium <Rusht...@aol.com> wrote:
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On Jul 4, 2:01�pm, mb <azyth...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Jul 4, 10:36�am, Osmium <Rusht...@aol.com> wrote:
Two years from now Jessee Helms will be "dead at 88". �Why not "dies
at 86"? and it's shorter, too.
What are you trying to do with your "two years from now"? The news
made my day and I want to be sure he is dead. Past tense. Before I
open a bottle. Your version is too pussyfooting and one is still
afraid the ghost is coming back.
"Dead" is a present state. He is dead at 86 and he is just as dead
when 88 years have past since his birth. Â "Jesse alive at 85 (years
after birth), but dead at 88 and 89 etc."
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Not interested in obsessions. "Dies" does not guarantee riddance, and
does not confirm that the death process is completed. I was protesting
against your putting the definitive riddance in doubt; many people
can't have uncertainty in this particular case. |
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R H Draney
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:24 am Post subject: Re: "Jesse Helms Dead at 86" |
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Pat Durkin filted:
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"Osmium" <Rushtown@aol.com> wrote in message
news:85718bb6-dc76-40c4-ad73-02ddc2bb269a@f63g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
Two years from now Jessee Helms will be "dead at 88". Why not "dies
at 86"? and it's shorter, too.
How is "dies" shorter than "dead"? Because the "i" is narrower than the
"a"?
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"Dies" only takes a little while; "dead" is forever....r
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What good is being an executive if you never get to execute anyone? |
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Gunga Din
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:12 am Post subject: Re: "Jesse Helms Dead at 86" |
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"Osmium" <Rushtown@aol.com> wrote in message
news:85718bb6-dc76-40c4-ad73-02ddc2bb269a@f63g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
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Two years from now Jessee Helms will be "dead at 88". Why not "dies
at 86"? and it's shorter, too.
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I had a crush on his daughter in High School.
But I was a greaser and she was in the in-crowed so it wasn't to be.
That's the way life goes in Raleigh.
Ever thine, ever mine,
Gunga Din
http://www.amadeus-group.net |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:40 am Post subject: Re: "Jesse Helms Dead at 86" |
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On 4 Jul 2008 12:24:02 -0700, R H Draney <dadoctah@spamcop.net> wrote:
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"Dies" only takes a little while; "dead" is forever....r
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That's like poetry. It would make a great accompaniment to flowers.
If you are inclined to email me
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tony cooper
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:07 am Post subject: Re: "Jesse Helms Dead at 86" |
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On Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:12:00 +0100, "Gunga Din" <none@none.com> wrote:
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"Osmium" <Rushtown@aol.com> wrote in message
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Two years from now Jessee Helms will be "dead at 88". Why not "dies
at 86"? and it's shorter, too.
I had a crush on his daughter in High School.
But I was a greaser and she was in the in-crowed so it wasn't to be.
You should be more outgoing with your crowed. Just caw out your |
interest.
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Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida |
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Maria C.
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:28 am Post subject: Re: "Jesse Helms Dead at 86" |
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Gunga Din wrote:
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Osmium wrote in message
Two years from now Jessee Helms will be "dead at 88". Why not "dies
at 86"? and it's shorter, too.
I had a crush on his daughter in High School.
But I was a greaser and she was in the in-crowed so it wasn't to be.
That's the way life goes in Raleigh.
Ever thine, ever mine,
Gunga Din
http://www.amadeus-group.net
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Gunga Din? The same Gunga Din who has posted here for many years (though
not always as "Gunga Din")?
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Maria C. |
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LaReina del Perros
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:04 am Post subject: Re: "Jesse Helms Dead at 86" |
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On Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:28:17 -0400, "Maria C." <noname@sbcglobal.net>
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Gunga Din wrote:
Osmium wrote in message
Two years from now Jessee Helms will be "dead at 88". Why not "dies
at 86"? and it's shorter, too.
I had a crush on his daughter in High School.
But I was a greaser and she was in the in-crowed so it wasn't to be.
That's the way life goes in Raleigh.
Ever thine, ever mine,
Gunga Din
http://www.amadeus-group.net
Gunga Din? The same Gunga Din who has posted here for many years (though
not always as "Gunga Din")?
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As a quick trip to the whois server at tucows.com confirms.
I never pictured him as a greaser, either. Just goes to show. |
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Gunga Din
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:02 am Post subject: Re: "Jesse Helms Dead at 86" |
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"Maria C." <noname@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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Gunga Din? The same Gunga Din who has posted here for many years (though
not always as "Gunga Din")?
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Is that the same Maria who isn't here anymore? |
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Chuck Riggs
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:59 pm Post subject: Re: "Jesse Helms Dead at 86" |
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On 4 Jul 2008 12:24:02 -0700, R H Draney <dadoctah@spamcop.net> wrote:
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Pat Durkin filted:
"Osmium" <Rushtown@aol.com> wrote in message
news:85718bb6-dc76-40c4-ad73-02ddc2bb269a@f63g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
Two years from now Jessee Helms will be "dead at 88". Why not "dies
at 86"? and it's shorter, too.
How is "dies" shorter than "dead"? Because the "i" is narrower than the
"a"?
"Dies" only takes a little while; "dead" is forever....r
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"He's well dead" is another way of putting it.
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Regards,
Chuck Riggs
Near Dublin, Ireland
(My email address, here, is broken) |
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