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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 12:00 AM

Miss dumb blond USA?

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  • Wednesday, August 29, 2007 09:23 PM

    Over and out

    Hey healthyskeptic, relax. You're being overly aggressive. I actually agree with most of what you've said, and the rest is not very important. I understand the US OK - I've lived in the Bay Area - but happy to agree to disagree on some stuff. Have things to do (it's early afternoon here), won't be returning to this thread.

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