Stamping Out Blasphemy in Ireland


	Stamping Out Blasphemy in Ireland

Antara

7-30-2009 8:02 PM

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eu, creeping sharia, ireland, blasphemy, bullshit

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7-30-2009 8:16 PM

willhelm

Happy Birthday, Antara!

7-30-2009 8:40 PM

Antara

Thanks Will

7-30-2009 11:35 PM

merrie

How do UK policies influence the latest "blasphemy" laws in Ireland if any?

Happy B'day from one Leo to another Leo

7-31-2009 12:09 AM

Antara

Well then Best Wishes to you too Miss Merrie!

7-31-2009 12:15 AM

Aribeth

Happy Birthday!

7-31-2009 12:18 AM

Antara

Thanks Aribeth.....I have to chuckle at my blasphemy to birthday clip, lolol

7-31-2009 7:57 PM

michellezm

Happy birthday Antara from yet another Leo

8-1-2009 5:55 PM

Antara

LOL, no way Michelle!! Happy Bday season to you too ....and thanks

8-2-2009 1:45 PM

michellezm

Yup! (Regrettably I'm cursed to be not only the cowardly lion, but the one with a thorn in the paw as well).

8-2-2009 2:19 PM

Antara

I wouldn't buy that for a minute.....strong, fierce and loyal more like it

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