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pangaia

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37. I discovered that info about Bruno after seeing the show,

Reply to Fortinbras Armstrong (Reply #35)

Thu Mar 13, 2014, 12:34 PM

Mar 2014

but did not know about Nicholas of Cusa. Thanks for the info. I'll go check him out.

This is a very good case of when "WE" make statements, accusations, etc. 'we' must be very careful lest they come back to bite us.

Harry Reid is a good example, I believe. He is really showing some gumption these days, and I am glad, but he's gotta be very careful exactly what he says and how.

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