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Jim Lane

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18. That's "Heb" to you.

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 7, 2015, 02:59 AM

Apr 2015

The initial "J" in names like Jorge and Juanita is pronounced like an "H". We should use the "Heb" spelling to show that we are eschewing cultural imperialism and are instead respecting Señor Bush's Hispanic heritage.

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O.K. and sorry, DU: This is what you're getting from me throughout 2015-16:: [View all] UTUSN Apr 2015 OP

works for me. niyad Apr 2015 #1

I'm good with that marym625 Apr 2015 #2

Terrific. Jeb, a real GOP Amigo?! appalachiablue Apr 2015 #3

That's "Heb" to you. Jim Lane Apr 2015 #18

El bebe Heb Bush. Muoy bien. appalachiablue Apr 2015 #22

�Pendejo! Octafish Apr 2015 #4

Mucho grande pendejo. 2naSalit Apr 2015 #5

Stupid is right. The stupid is strong in that one. onecaliberal Apr 2015 #6

Hmmm 2naSalit Apr 2015 #7

+ mucho mas! calimary Apr 2015 #14

I'm actually starting to think Mr.Bill Apr 2015 #8

I'm pretty sure there isn't a smart one. eom Blanks Apr 2015 #20

In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face. Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #9

. Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2015 #10

gee: since when is a zebra is able to change its stripes , or a leopard its spots ? allan01 Apr 2015 #11

Now just one minute. We need to clear this thing. NYC_SKP Apr 2015 #12

My eyes! My eyes! You should warn people when you do that.... Hekate Apr 2015 #16

OMG!! 2naSalit Apr 2015 #17

That hurts! like a onion eye mask. misterhighwasted Apr 2015 #25

Wait a minute, leftieNanner Apr 2015 #13

+1 Maybe 5 Amigos: Jeb, Cruz, Walker, Paul, Rubio or Christie (in a wagon) appalachiablue Apr 2015 #21

>snrk< what instrument does he play in that mariachi band? Hekate Apr 2015 #15

Jeb will be fun to mock on this Gothmog Apr 2015 #19

Oh, goodie. Wonder if he plays in a Mariachi band. Baitball Blogger Apr 2015 #23

El JiaBLOW misterhighwasted Apr 2015 #24

Ahhhhh, fredamae Apr 2015 #26

I'll just leave this here... MelungeonWoman Apr 2015 #27