The Freeper Foxhole Profiles Thomas Paine - July 18th, 2003

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[SAMWolf]

An American, a Dutchman and a Frenchman are all in Saudi Arabia, sharing a smuggled crate of booze when, all of a sudden, Saudi police rush in and arrest them. The mere possession of alcohol is a severe offense in Saudi Arabia, so for the terrible crime of actually being caught consuming the booze, they are all sentenced to death!

However, after many months and with the help of very good lawyers, they are able to successfully appeal their sentences down to life imprisonment. By a stroke of luck, it was a Saudi national holiday the day their trial finished, and the extremely benevolent Sheik decided they could be released after receiving just 20 lashes each
of the whip.

As they were preparing for their punishment, the Sheik announced:

"It's my first wife's birthday today, and she has asked me to allow each of you one wish before your whipping."

The Dutchman was first in line, he thought for a while and then said: "Please tie a pillow to my back."

This was done, but the pillow only lasted 10 lashes before the whip went through. When the punishment was done he had to be carried away bleeding and crying with pain.

The Frenchman was next up. After watching the Dutchman in horror he said smugly: "Please fix two pillows to my back." But even two pillows could only take 15 lashes before the whip went through again and the Frenchman was soon led away whimpering loudly (as they do).

The American was the last one up, but before he could say anything, the Sheik turned to him and said: "You are from a most beautiful part of the world and your culture is one of the finest in the world. For this, you may have two wishes!"

"Thank you, your Most Royal and Merciful highness," the American replied. "In recognition of your kindness, my first wish is that you give me not 20, but 100 lashes."

"Not only are you an honorable, handsome and powerful man, you are also very brave". The Sheik said with an admiring look on his face.

"If 100 lashes is what you desire, then so be it. "And your
second wish, what is it to be?," the Sheik asked.

The American replied: "Tie the Frenchman to my back."

[SAMWolf]

Wow, Snippy the time went fast didn't it!! Way too fast!! :-(

[Pukin Dog]

Good Evening from Milan, Italy!

It's a little after 6:30, and I have FINALLY gotten a dialup line to work in my hotel room. Everything is great; Italians are very much behind Bush and our efforts in the Gulf against terrorism. Most want to know what we think of Berlesconi over in America, and what will be the future of US - UN - EU relations.

But, only AFTER the food is gone, and there is nothing else to do but talk politics. I have only been online a couple of times since I got here, once for email, and now this quick hello. From what I can tell, most Italians think the French and Germans are playing a very dangerous game.

I have to go, but I wanted to say hello to my friends across the sea back there in the great 48. I'm out.

[snippy_about_it]

WOW. HELLO PUKIN' DOG!!

How wonderful to hear from you, I was just thinking of you this morning wondering about your arrival as I'm about to leave Oregon tomorrow.

Have a wonderful time and keep your eye out for any frenchies. lol.

SAM is up making pancakes and I hollered up to him and his wife, "Pukin' Dog signed on from Italy, woo-hoo!". LOL.

It's so sweet you thought of us.

I think double smooches are in order since you are in Italy! smooch, smooch!

[snippy_about_it]

Way too fast!! :-(

:(

Yep. My buddy...I miss you already just thinking about it.

[Darksheare]

Now THAT is some long distance dialing.
Good evening, and interesting info by the by.

[stand watie]

LOTS of northernborns are NOT damnyankees!

damnyankees are south-HATERS. the members of the walt brigade on FR, for several.

copperheads, otoh, are LOVED by true southrons.

free dixie,sw

[Darksheare]

Well, I did have a Virginian yell at me that I was a damn yankee because I'm from Ohio.
Now, after reading your descrip, I'm confused.
Help!

[SAMWolf]

From what I can tell, most Italians think the French and Germans are playing a very dangerous game.

Nice to know not all of old Europe has their hotel up their alpha. Nice to hear from you, any chance you'll make it to Anzio, Salerno or Cassino?

[SAMWolf]

[SAMWolf]

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[snippy_about_it]

Like you said, you're immune. lol.

[snippy_about_it]

Thanks for the link to the crazy french!

[snippy_about_it]

LOL. He hollered in asking if I wanted coffee, I said yes and then he said, should I make some of Darksheare's. LOL.

I screamed, NOOOOOOOOO!

[snippy_about_it]

LOL. You are bad!

[snippy_about_it]

;)

[Darksheare]

Why not?
It's good stuff.
*voice of temptation*
C'mon, you know you want some unique coffee.

[Fiddlstix]

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[weldgophardline]

Just going through the past weeks post it sounds like you and SAM had a great time. It always is good to meet in person a FReeper. It is always good to go to a new place and recharge the old batteries and start fresh.

[GailA]