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dimbear

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4. Homer Simpson's original dictum that Florida is America's wang seems rash at first,

Reply to rug (Original post)

Sun May 12, 2013, 05:54 PM

May 2013

although if you know a little Latin and consider the etymology of the word peninsula, it's not far fetched at all. The general atmosphere of lawlessness is well documented by comedy writers and, interestingly, by Florida's detective story writers.

Just such an environment lets Dr. Nobbe indulge such nonsense. That-- and the splendid hope that scientology's brigade of lawyers is (probably) at his beck.

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EEOC Sues Dynamic Medical Services for Religious Discrimination [View all] rug May 2013 OP

"... such as ... staring at someone for eight hours without moving." Jim__ May 2013 #1

I coundn't sit for an hour without scratching myself. rug May 2013 #2

This can't be good for productivity goldent May 2013 #3

"...practices, such as screaming at ashtrays" Lordquinton May 2013 #5

some might say the same thing.. about sociopaths i mean.. Phillip McCleod May 2013 #6

This is true Lordquinton May 2013 #7

Homer Simpson's original dictum that Florida is America's wang seems rash at first, dimbear May 2013 #4

Latin and the etymology? muriel_volestrangler May 2013 #8

I remember being surprised that the highest point in Florida is 345 feet above sea level. dimbear May 2013 #9