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Morris Maven
Worker #1: So he told me to put my zapatos on!
Worker #2: Zapatos? What the fuck is that?
Worker #1: Apparently it’s Spanish for “shoes.” I mean, how pretentious!
Worker #3: What is it with Americans? Like 99% of Americans speak Spanish. It’s not like they’re anywhere near Spain!
Worker #2: Hang on, why weren’t you wearing any shoes? Sydney
Australia Overheard by: Not-American Overheard Everywhere | Ah Yes, Spanish— The Language Of Pretention.
Worker #2: Zapatos? What the fuck is that?
Worker #1: Apparently it’s Spanish for “shoes.” I mean, how pretentious!
Worker #3: What is it with Americans? Like 99% of Americans speak Spanish. It’s not like they’re anywhere near Spain!
Worker #2: Hang on, why weren’t you wearing any shoes? Sydney
Australia Overheard by: Not-American Overheard Everywhere | Ah Yes, Spanish— The Language Of Pretention.
It’s now broadly apparent that those who opposed Social Security in 1935 and Medicare in 1965 were wrong in their fears and tried to obstruct a historical tide. This year, the fate of health care will come down to a handful of members of Congress, including Senators Joe Lieberman, Blanche Lincoln, Ben Nelson and Mary Landrieu. If they flinch and health reform fails, they’ll be letting down their country at a crucial juncture. They’ll be on the wrong side of history.
Op-Ed Columnist - The Wrong Side of History - NYTimes.com
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