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Pommie git
The definition of racism is evolving. On the radio and TV news of the last few days we have been hearing about a footballer who was found guilty of racist invective. The words he used were "Pommie git".
Those of you who are of the English race may now feel offended.
Peter Moylan peter at ee dot newcastle dot edu dot au http://eepjm.newcastle.edu.au (OS/2 and eCS information and software)
Those of you who are of the English race may now feel offended.
Peter Moylan peter at ee dot newcastle dot edu dot au http://eepjm.newcastle.edu.au (OS/2 and eCS information and software)
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[nq:1]The definition of racism is evolving. On the radio and TV news of the last few days we have been ... The words he used were "Pommie git".
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[nq:1]The definition of racism is evolving. On the radio and TV news of the last few days we have been ... The words he used were "Pommie git". Those of you who are of the English race may now feel offended.[/nq]
Dead horse.
Dead horse.
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[nq:1]The definition of racism is evolving. On the radio and TV news of the last few days we have been ... The words he used were "Pommie git". Those of you who are of the English race may now feel offended.[/nq]
He was just annoyed because the IRA said they couldn't take his donation just now, poor chap. They'll be sending yours back too now that they have 25 million really untraceable quid f
He was just annoyed because the IRA said they couldn't take his donation just now, poor chap. They'll be sending yours back too now that they have 25 million really untraceable quid f
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[nq:1]The definition of racism is evolving. On the radio and TV news of the last few days we have been ... The words he used were "Pommie git". Those of you who are of the English race may now feel offended.[/nq]
Oh, we heard about this last Tuesday, at the creation of the world.
Oh, we heard about this last Tuesday, at the creation of the world.
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[nq:1]The definition of racism is evolving. On the radio and TV news of the last few days we have been ... The words he used were "Pommie git". Those of you who are of the English race may now feel offended.[/nq]
It's just possible that it was the vehemence and contempt with which the term was used that led to the conviction rather than the actual words. I doubt this would have happened if it
It's just possible that it was the vehemence and contempt with which the term was used that led to the conviction rather than the actual words. I doubt this would have happened if it
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[nq:2]The definition of racism is evolving. On the radio and ... who are of the English race may now feel offended.[/nq]
[nq:1]He was just annoyed because the IRA said they couldn't take his donation just now, poor chap. They'll be sending yours backtoo[/nq]
As another Australian with Irish connections of a sort, I'd be more comfortable if you'd retract that remark. If, in a momentary laps
[nq:1]He was just annoyed because the IRA said they couldn't take his donation just now, poor chap. They'll be sending yours backtoo[/nq]
As another Australian with Irish connections of a sort, I'd be more comfortable if you'd retract that remark. If, in a momentary laps
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[nq:2]He was just annoyed because the IRA said they couldn't take his donation just now, poor chap. They'll be sending yours back[/nq]
[nq:1]too As another Australian with Irish connections of a sort, I'd be more comfortable if you'd retract that remark. If, in a momentary lapse of taste, you intended to be amusing, I hope you regretted it soon after clicking "send".[/nq]
It warms the hear
[nq:1]too As another Australian with Irish connections of a sort, I'd be more comfortable if you'd retract that remark. If, in a momentary lapse of taste, you intended to be amusing, I hope you regretted it soon after clicking "send".[/nq]
It warms the hear
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[nq:2]He was just annoyed because the IRA said they couldn't take his donation just now, poor chap. They'll be sending yours back too[/nq]
[nq:1]now[/nq]
[nq:2]that they have 25 million really untraceable quid from the recent smash and grab.[/nq]
Strange propagandists you lot, but thanks.
[nq:1]now[/nq]
[nq:2]that they have 25 million really untraceable quid from the recent smash and grab.[/nq]
Strange propagandists you lot, but thanks.
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[nq:2]too As another Australian with Irish connections of a sort, ... amusing, I hope you regretted it soon after clicking "send".[/nq]
[nq:1]It warms the heart, it do, to see you Teagues popping up from behind the hedgerows; makes the rest of humanity feel happier knowing where exactly you are, one might say.[/nq]
I haven't seen "Teagues" in a post since my posting days in soc.culture.iri
[nq:1]It warms the heart, it do, to see you Teagues popping up from behind the hedgerows; makes the rest of humanity feel happier knowing where exactly you are, one might say.[/nq]
I haven't seen "Teagues" in a post since my posting days in soc.culture.iri
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[nq:2]He was just annoyed because the IRA said they couldn't take his donation just now, poor chap. They'll be sending yours back[/nq]
[nq:1]too As another Australian with Irish connections of a sort, I'd be more comfortable if you'd retract that remark. If, in a momentary lapse of taste, you intended to be amusing, I hope you regretted it soon after clicking "send".[/nq]
I'm not sure why
[nq:1]too As another Australian with Irish connections of a sort, I'd be more comfortable if you'd retract that remark. If, in a momentary lapse of taste, you intended to be amusing, I hope you regretted it soon after clicking "send".[/nq]
I'm not sure why
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