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	UK Exodus

ghgroenewold

8-8-2007 8:59 AM

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immigration, uk, commonwealth

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8-8-2007 11:01 AM

BartendingBear

I can't help but wonder if the cameras everywhere have something to do with it as well.

8-8-2007 3:11 PM

michellezm

Ironic when you think that South Africans are trying to get out - 2 million having left since 1994.

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