Re: CHAT Which world? Which culture?
| From: | Joe <joe@...> |
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| Date: | Wednesday, July 16, 2003, 6:02 |
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----- Original Message -----
From: "John Cowan" <cowan@...>
To: <CONLANG@...>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 5:44 AM
Subject: Re: CHAT Which world? Which culture?
> Roger Mills scripsit:
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> > Can anyone think of a culture here on Earth that is characterized by
> > resentment and regret for lost glories? (lost, I might add, by their own
> > foolish action...)
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> Any culture that's ever lost a war, I'd say, has spent time in this state.
> Germany between the wars, much of the Islamic world much of the time,
> Quebec after the British takeover are examples that come to mind.
And the British, of course, who still, for some reason, think they matter.
> Be sure to send your "How do you know you're a ..." to
markrose@zompist.com;
> he'll be glad to host them.
>
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