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To: Ilaine who wrote (42820)5/7/2004 11:20:30 PM
From: LindyBill  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793719
 
Not sure what a "tight cannon" is.

One in which the ammo fits tightly. It fires accurately. A "loose cannon" sprays all over.



To: Ilaine who wrote (42820)5/8/2004 2:30:20 AM
From: D. Long  Respond to of 793719
 
The etymology is a Navy term for an unmoored cannon that rolls uncontrolled on a gun deck. A loose cannon is a mortal danger to its own ship's crew. Fitting for Mrs. Heinz Kerry, IMO.

Derek



To: Ilaine who wrote (42820)5/8/2004 3:41:20 AM
From: KLP  Respond to of 793719
 
Laura Bush is a class act. Teresa baby could stand some lessons, and finishing school as well.


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