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truebluegreen

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6. I don't believe overthrowing the government of another country,

Reply to ehcross (Reply #5)

Fri Oct 11, 2013, 06:12 PM

Oct 2013

as has happened before, or furthering unrest, which is possible in this case, is the proper function of "diplomats." That is what I was referring to. Sarcastically.

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That's show biz BeyondGeography Oct 2013 #1

??? truebluegreen Oct 2013 #2

All diplomats have agendas to handle relations between states. ehcross Oct 2013 #5

I don't believe overthrowing the government of another country, truebluegreen Oct 2013 #6

I don't believe in overthrowing the goverment of another country. ehcross Oct 2013 #8

Thanks for the tip in how governments are supposed to conduct their affairs, truebluegreen Oct 2013 #9

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