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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan 
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“OSLO, Norway Jan 22, 2005 — President Bush's "Hook 'em, 'horns" salute got lost in translation in Norway, where shocked people interpreted his hand gesture during his inauguration as a salute to Satan. “ http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=434781 No, they got it right. |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
Sad that a newspaper would do that. ): Juju Juju - 1.) a magic charm or fetish 2.)Magic 3.)A taboo connected woth the use of magic |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, I find that incredibly funny. Gestures can speak louder than words. Hmmm...another message in there perhaps? |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
Wait ‘til he uses the University of Texas “We’re Number One” gesture at the UN. |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Could be worse. He could be an Aggie. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
he also used this gesture in italy. differs in meaning according to where you are in italy |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
I'd rather not talk about this. I'm critical on Bush over a number of things, but I find it sad a simple hand gesture is being a central focus of discussion, and I certainly believe he was not gesturing Satan. To be honest, I'm equally bothered by the tone and title of this thread, so I'm commenting no further here. Sincerely, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you But if the bright lights don't receive you You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20 |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
Noah, Yup, above your head. (-: |
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Brad Member Ascendant
since 1999-08-20
Posts 5705Jejudo, South Korea |
Hmmm, I guess the idea that the swastika is alive in well in Japan and Korea is above your head. Hint: direction |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
Brad, Check reference and context; it helps P.S. The Empress Alexanadra’s private room was festooned with swastikas, which however brought the Romanovs no luck. [This message has been edited by Huan Yi (01-24-2005 02:01 PM).] |
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Brad Member Ascendant
since 1999-08-20
Posts 5705Jejudo, South Korea |
Yeah, it would. You completely missed the point (again). During the Winter Olympics in Nagano, many Americans complained about swastikas on temples and so forth. They are usually placed over gates so they are literally over your head. *I first said Nagoya. My memory just keeps going, and going, and going . . . Cute, huh? [This message has been edited by Brad (01-25-2005 04:06 AM).] |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
Brad, I knew nothing of the Winter Olympics in Nagano, so it's hardly surprising I would miss your specific reference. I am however familiar with the swastika's pre-Nazi symbolism, (the symbol remains common in India), as are others, so the critical point was at least approached. But if it makes you feel better . . . P.S. When are you, as I have asked, going to give us your insight into the regime just North and within artillery range of Seoul? [This message has been edited by Huan Yi (01-25-2005 03:37 PM).] |
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