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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]JimDandy
(7,318 posts)55. One of these things is not like the others, one of these things just doesn't belong...
Slim Whitman-singer/entertainment industry (never heard of-had to look him up);
Chet Flippo-music journalist/entertainment industry (also a look-up);
James Gandolfini-actor/entertainment industry (heard of-never saw his show).
Michael Hastings-award winning news/political reporter, war correspondent, journalist and author.
What a commentary on you, and the 4 (not 325 million) people you spoke to, that the only decedents you recognized are entertainers.
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No, I am saying I never heard of him. I never heard of even one 2013 professional hockey players too
graham4anything
Jun 2013
#11
You know, it reminds me of a few years ago when that race car driver died
graham4anything
Jun 2013
#14
Mine was 16, but I am too old for a 16.(better say 16 pound ball, someone might read this wrong).
graham4anything
Jun 2013
#48
Thanks, I honestly could not understand what the fuck the tiny seed of an idea was...
Bonobo
Jun 2013
#63
when hes not fantasising about droning muslims he comes up with some really incoherent stuff
Monkie
Jun 2013
#24
Of course you didn't actually know any of these people, while others actually did.
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2013
#8
James Gandolfini is very relevant you know, what with wellness being in right now.
graham4anything
Jun 2013
#41
"There are 325 million people in the world." Blue Cheese please. Fresh ground black pepper too.
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2013
#65
If you say "The guy who broke the General McChrystal story, where his staff was badmouthing the
MADem
Jun 2013
#30
I read the article by Mr Hastings about General McChrystle. I think it was in the
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2013
#37
That article I do know, didn't know he wrote that by name til it was brought up yesterday.
graham4anything
Jun 2013
#46
One of these things is not like the others, one of these things just doesn't belong...
JimDandy
Jun 2013
#55
I defy most people who aren't political junkies to name the 44(actually only 43 different presidents
graham4anything
Jun 2013
#56
Four people of various celebrity died within a day of each other, and you know what, I only knew 3.
graham4anything
Jun 2013
#66