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To: dfwgator

Japan was no more able to strike the West Coast than a bunch of Arabs would be to strike New York City.


22 posted on 02/25/2010 2:39:51 PM PST by Mr. Lucky
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To: Mr. Lucky
Japan was no more able to strike the West Coast than a bunch of Arabs would be to strike New York City.

You're right about that. In 1942 Japanese sub lobbed some shells onto the shore of what's now Isla Vista, CA (right near Santa Barbara). Nobody hurt, but everyone scared.

25 posted on 02/25/2010 3:04:54 PM PST by dorothy ("The Creator gave burdens, also shoulders." -- Jewish Saying)
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>>”Japan was no more able to strike the West Coast than a bunch of Arabs would be to strike New York City.”

Of course, you jest; “...a bunch of Arabs” DID, in fact, “strike New York City.” 9/11

DG


34 posted on 02/25/2010 5:57:26 PM PST by DoorGunner ("Rom 11: until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in; 26 and so, all Israel will be saved")
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