Posted by Gabbi~G on July 22, 2006, at 17:12:26 [reposted on July 26, 2006, at 23:23:42 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Mid East situation-Jay, Phillipa, Coraf, and, posted by Jost on July 22, 2006, at 16:42:26
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> Note, to corafree: There is no "the" in the phrase "sitting shiv'a"-- one "sits shiv'a"-- or "is sitting shiv'a"--
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>Thanks for that, I made that mistake too.
I also discovered that there are many theories about the origin of the slang "shiv"> If so, I'd consider it very civil of you to tell me so, because I would rather know that I'm in the company of people who think so.
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> JostAbsolutely!
I didn't mention anything about the politics.I find the information, and perspectives
on any international political situation overwhelming, and don't trust that I can get an accurate picture from any source.
I can't fathom feeling confident making a definitive statement on anything besides my horror at the deaths of so many, and disgust with the manipulation of language used political propaganda.
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