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Will the Real New Yorkers Please Rise?

Submitted by Mary McLemore, Nov 3, 2006 19:14

The New Yorkers I have met are delightfully ordinary, the people who make the city run. They are the ones who have pointed me to fantastic neighborhood restaurants, advised me what bus to take, and where to get off the Metro, They are the salt of the earth, and I am very sorry they are outnumbered.

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Gene 

Nov 4, 2006 20:13

The New Yorkers I have met are delightfully ordinary, the people who make the city run. They are the ones...

Mary McLemore 

Nov 3, 2006 19:14

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Alex 

Nov 3, 2006 11:02

> Why is it that New Yorkers have this reputation of being far left liberal elites? Could it be the... [MORE]

Kathie 

Nov 3, 2006 10:13

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Nov 3, 2006 09:58

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Nov 3, 2006 09:02

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