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2003-08-30 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Cyclist to stand trial for âfalling off bikeâ

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Posted by Bulldog 2003-08-30 3:23:11 PM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Was there a seat on that bicycle? I mean, he is Greek, right?

Posted by Anonymous 2003-8-30 4:46:42 PM|| 2003-8-30 4:46:42 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Trolled for me, Bulldog? ;-)

First time I ever hear of this. Where do you guys get these stuff? Weird.

And Anonymous, wow, I'm *so* impressed by the combination of homophobia and ethnoracism. Keep up the good work.

Posted by Aris Katsaris 2003-8-30 5:31:40 PM|| 2003-8-30 5:31:40 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 How do you separate the men from the boys in Greece? With a crowbar.

Thank you, I'll be here next week, too...

Posted by Raj 2003-8-30 6:25:21 PM|| [http://angrycyclist.blogspot.com] 2003-8-30 6:25:21 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Aris,

Didn't mean to leave the 'Anonymous' tag on my post above. I actually thought that was a pretty mild joke and one I'm sure I wouldn't be afraid to tell you to your face.

The fact is I'm neither homophobic nor an 'ethnoracist'. That's why I support my President and my nation in this war against enemies that are homophobic, religiously intolerant, anti-democratic, murderous, and smell like shit.

I've read your comments slagging off America, Britain, and their allies so I see no need to apologize for hurt feelings.

By the same token, I don't leave comments just to be provacative, hurtful, or silly. It was only a joke so don't get so self-righteous. I actually like Greece, Greeks, Greek food, music, culture, etc., just as I'm sure that there are aspects of America that you (perhaps secretly) admire.

So...Q: Why did the Greek not immigrate to America?

A: He couldn't bear to leave his brother's behind.

Posted by JDB 2003-8-30 8:56:53 PM|| 2003-8-30 8:56:53 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Ouch! except I've heard the same or worse, especially after Deliverance, re: American rurals...

Posted by Frank G 2003-8-30 10:05:30 PM|| 2003-8-30 10:05:30 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 JDB> *rolls eyes* If it was a joke and not a real insult, then you really don't need to be so apologetic about it. And my comment in response can be taken as lighthearted and joking an insult as yours was.

And I love several parts of American culture, and not at all secretly: Separation of church and state. Foundation of a country on principles rather than on common ethno-racial descent. Longest unbroken democratic heritage in the modern world. These are very cool things.

Posted by Aris Katsaris 2003-8-30 10:55:35 PM|| 2003-8-30 10:55:35 PM|| Front Page Top

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