>>>>>>http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/03/22/stupak.shout/index.html?hpt=T1
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>>>>>Yep, it clearly outlines the political crisis your country currently is in. I've not seen a clearer sign of the polarisation between republicans and democrats. It really is a shame. All we can hope for is that within a few years, the reps have to admit that this is a milestone in american history from which every american benefits.
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>>>>And I hope a Norwegian will beat Sven Kramer at least once within the next years. As opposed to yours, my hope can be a reality. :-)
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>>>Did not know you were an speed skating fan.... anyways.... keep on dreeming... :)
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>>No big fan today, but I grew up seeing Fred Anton Maier every day. But I guess you are too young to remember him?
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>I know the name... that might have been the time of Ard Schenk and Kees Verkerk (late 60-ties, early 70-ties). Yeah, I'm from 1971... so I guess I'm a bit younger

Exactly right time. I was born in 1954. I saw Ard and Kees many times. They stayed in Norway most of the winter since we had longer periods with ice, so they both spoke Norwegian fluently.