Lysistrata in Kenya

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Paradox

April 29, 2009, 09:17:58 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8025457.stm

Does anyone else notice the close parallels to Lysistrata's strategy?


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Oniya

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May 02, 2009, 07:59:35 AM
Not even the Lioness on the Cheese Grater?   ;)

It's remarkably effective strategy on the small scale.  How many arguments have ended with somebody sleeping on the couch and not getting any?
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May 02, 2009, 08:05:14 AM
Quote from: Oniya on May 02, 2009, 07:59:35 AM
Not even the Lioness on the Cheese Grater?   ;)

It's remarkably effective strategy on the small scale.  How many arguments have ended with somebody sleeping on the couch and not getting any?
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May 04, 2009, 10:27:00 PM
Quote from: Oniya on May 02, 2009, 07:59:35 AM
Not even the Lioness on the Cheese Grater?   ;)

Nay! Not even! :)

Frankly with mugs like that, who's signing up anyhow?  ??? Mr. Hairy Palm and I would be getting acquainted, not like we are all that estranged as it is  :-[ LOL

Long live the Lioness on the Cheese Grater!
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