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2008-06-18 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Customs Minister Wants to Ban Import of Neckties

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Posted by BigEd 2008-06-18 12:48|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 It's a small length of fabric with some lining material. It's not a major feat of tailoring skill to make one, so banning importation won't significantly affect the trade.

Posted by trailing wife ">trailing wife 2008-06-18 16:38|| 2008-06-18 16:38|| Front Page Top

#2 But, boys. They keep the foreskin from popping out over your heads.

Posted by tu3031 2008-06-18 16:42|| 2008-06-18 16:42|| Front Page Top

#3 Look at the bright side; now kids will have to look harder for finding Dad the perfect Father's Day / Birthday/Christmas present.

Posted by USN, Ret. 2008-06-18 16:49|| 2008-06-18 16:49|| Front Page Top

#4 Unless they also oulaw Brut by Fabrege...

Posted by tu3031 2008-06-18 16:51|| 2008-06-18 16:51|| Front Page Top

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