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Virginia Dare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 07:19 PM
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I've got a great idea, let's bring back crucifixion..
or how about the rack? I mean, if you want to get people to talk, what better way?

:sarcasm:
(in case it's needed)
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aquart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 07:20 PM
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1. Cruxifiction was NOT for getting info. It was for killing with great pain.
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Virginia Dare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 07:24 PM
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3. That would be right up Cheney's alley...n/t
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Swamp Rat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 07:21 PM
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2. Be careful for what you wish, Robespierre.
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lvx35 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 07:25 PM
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4. I know. The ban on crucifixion is SO pre 9/11... nt
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Dawggie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 07:27 PM
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5. Can you imagine... If Jesus had lived today, there would be electric chairs on top of steeples
all over the world.

(Apologies to Lenny Bruce)
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RC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 07:47 PM
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9. Or maybe a gallows
The noose would be a religious symbol.

Or lethal injection - A syringe up there.

Or if he were executed in Utah, a .30-30.
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Patsy Stone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 07:27 PM
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6. I've always favored
Edited on Mon Dec-17-07 07:28 PM by Patsy Stone
bamboo shoots under the fingernails. At least that what we did in my family.
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Bonhomme Richard Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 07:35 PM
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7. It would get better ratings than Monday Night Football.
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Ghost in the Machine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 07:47 PM
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8. Pay-Per-View "Christian Lion Wrestling Federation" shows....
It couldn't be any worse than the snake handlers, could it? I mean hey... if you *really* have faith, you'll be able to beat that lion, huh?

:evilgrin:

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JNelson6563 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 08:12 PM
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10. I've had a hankerin' for a good stoning
Ah the good ol' days.....
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aint_no_life_nowhere Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 08:18 PM
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11. Huckabee might consider having himself nailed to a cross
having it mounted on a flatbed truck and touring the bible belt, drumming up campaign support.
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