Myanmar (Burma) is a "cot case" !


	Myanmar (Burma) is a "cot case" !

bs1999bs

6-2-2008 7:44 AM

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bs1999bs says:

The despot military leaders of Myanmar are ravaging the Burmese environment. The repressive regime is absolute disaster!

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