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    Re: Bulldogs prepare for an election they can get excited about

    Quote Originally Posted by Desipura View Post
    You like to go off track dont you? And I thought I went off track? No replies Coondog.

    There was a track?

    Maybe...
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    Ha! My dad wouldnt let me watch Sesame St precisely because they used 'Zee' instead of 'Zed". He said it was American cultural imperialism
    I'm guessing your reply would have been "huh?"

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    Quote Originally Posted by hujsh View Post
    I'm guessing your reply would have been "huh?"

    Sadly I understood exactly what he was talking about. It was a different time-the Vietnam war was divisive whether you were a 5 YO or middle aged .
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    Sadly I understood exactly what he was talking about. It was a different time-the Vietnam war was divisive whether you were a 5 YO or middle aged .
    wow that's pretty amazing. I can't imagine any 5 year old today crying out 'blood for oil'. Guess that's a generation gap for you.

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    Re: Bulldogs prepare for an election they can get excited about

    I dunno, my 9 yr old was (and is) quite convinced from an early age that America is the root of all evil and will drag the planet to hell in a hand-basket with their over-consumption. She's not a big fan of Chinese sweat shops either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Murphy'sLore View Post
    I dunno, my 9 yr old was (and is) quite convinced from an early age that America is the root of all evil and will drag the planet to hell in a hand-basket with their over-consumption. She's not a big fan of Chinese sweat shops either.
    When i was nine i was upset that the terrorist attack coverage was interrupting Cheese TV.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Murphy'sLore View Post
    I dunno, my 9 yr old was (and is) quite convinced from an early age that America is the root of all evil and will drag the planet to hell in a hand-basket with their over-consumption. She's not a big fan of Chinese sweat shops either.
    Smart kid that one!
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    Quote Originally Posted by hujsh View Post
    wow that's pretty amazing. I can't imagine any 5 year old today crying out 'blood for oil'. Guess that's a generation gap for you.
    Quote Originally Posted by Murphy'sLore View Post
    I dunno, my 9 yr old was (and is) quite convinced from an early age that America is the root of all evil and will drag the planet to hell in a hand-basket with their over-consumption. She's not a big fan of Chinese sweat shops either.


    I have a 12 yo who is very politically aware. He suprised me with how closely he followed the machinations of the parties after the federal election. He was using words like bicameral in it's correct context.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    I have a 12 yo who is very politically aware. He suprised me with how closely he followed the machinations of the parties after the federal election. He was using words like bicameral in it's correct context.
    Sure he's your kid?
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Coon Dog View Post
    Sure he's your kid?

    Even if he isnt I'm still keeping him!
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: Bulldogs prepare for an election they can get excited about

    Quote Originally Posted by Murphy'sLore View Post
    I dunno, my 9 yr old was (and is) quite convinced from an early age that America is the root of all evil and will drag the planet to hell in a hand-basket with their over-consumption. She's not a big fan of Chinese sweat shops either.
    Wow! That really gives me hope - I don't think the Y & Z gen care too much about anything but themselves, do they? Of course, I am making a huge generalisation here and am happy to be shot down in flames by someone passing on a story about a Gen Y who cares about what's happening in the world!

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    Re: Bulldogs prepare for an election they can get excited about

    Quote Originally Posted by hujsh View Post
    When i was nine i was upset that the terrorist attack coverage was interrupting Cheese TV.
    For me Princess Diana's death was saddest in the cancellation of certain tv shows for the week.

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