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July 13, 2004
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And some people want to get rid of the House of Lords in the UK. Then we'd miss out on gems like this debate from January 2003 on the subject of club memberships. Some select quotes (although I heartily recommend reading the whole thing): Viscount Falkland: [Ed. - not to be confused with Viscount Malvinas] ...I do not want his remarks to leave the Committee with the suspicion that I am, in any way, a chauvinist pig, in taking that line...The people of Onslow are lucky to have such an Earl as their noble. (via avid reader Richard) posted by Simon on 07.13.04 at 03:58 PM in the
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Quite right, too. It wasn't until men took over running the LRC (Ladies Recreation Club) that it opened a decent bar. posted by: fumier on 07.13.04 at 04:12 PM [permalink]Man, I think I love that Earl of Onslow guy. You have to adore a man who can't possibly tell you what he's thinking. posted by: Helen on 07.14.04 at 01:59 AM [permalink]I bet his nickname at School was "Stinky". posted by: Random Penseur on 07.14.04 at 05:50 AM [permalink] |
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