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Date Posted: 12:18:01 09/29/99 Wed
Author: Duncan Mackenzie
Subject: Re: The Ryder Cup (1999)
In reply to: Tim Nash 's message, "Re: The Ryder Cup (1999)" on 02:34:46 09/29/99 Wed

> But, I don't think the behavior was "jingoistic." The
> word is defined in Websters as: "one who favors an
> aggressive, warlike foreign policy; chauvinist." Do
> you really feel the behavior was warlike, or even
> aggressive? I don't think so.

Absolutely jingoistic, not to mention unsporting.

> I think the behavior was totally exuberant enthusiasm
> caused by the realization of hoped for, though
> unlikely, events coming to pass.

That too, but this is golf. I expect there will now be a backlash at the Belfry in 2001, and it will be unpleasant for the americans.

> As far as unlikely putts go, ah' hem... there may have
> been a few on both sides.

Agreed, but the situation was a little different when Leonard stepped up to the ball.

Duncan.

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