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gmc's avatar

You're on a roll tonight with this essay - Saigon. I was in Istanbul last week and when the conversation turned to politics I forcefully said that if you guys don't get serious about being real muslims, that - that white star underneath that crescent moon on your flag, will turn into the star of David ! Amazing how many of those in the Kafe' - knew what I was talkin about. Call a spade a spade or stay in the basement.

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J. R. Chloupek's avatar

Linh, I keep getting spam emails advertising "Vietnamese Passion Brew" that is said to make a man "hard on demand." Have you heard of such a concoction? Should I respond to these emails? Inquiring minds want to know. Maybe that's why your country has been able to repel encroachment from Chinese, French, and American imperialists.

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Linh Dinh's avatar

Hi J.R.,

Decades ago, I could have used that Passion Brew. Now, it would be pointless, literally.

Linh

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