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To: eleni121
You're correct about the effects Spam had on the Micronesians and Melanesians. During WWII, allied occupations of those areas created the 'Cargo Cult' feeding the locals rations that the troops had had, damaging the indigenous economy.

Geez, Eleni, I hadn't a clue on the Gay stuff. Changing to Armour.
286 posted on 05/09/2006 9:05:28 PM PDT by BIGLOOK (Order of Battle: Sink or capture as Prize, MS Media)
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To: BIGLOOK

Good move. Hormel is James Hormel's outfit. Lots of people boycott Hormel products.
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433 posted on 05/10/2006 7:05:58 AM PDT by eleni121 ('Thou hast conquered, O Galilean!' (Julian the Apostate))
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