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Old 12-Nov-2003, 22:21
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unless = if you don't

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Did you vote for 'until'?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tdol
Did you vote for 'until'?
No. It wasn't you then?

(I don't think until makes any sense there.)

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I plead innocent, but the numbers don't add up. One of us is guilty. At least neither of us intendded to do it. I'm the worse typist, so the finger of guilt and shame points my way. ;-(
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I'll agree with that.

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I just voted for "unless".
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I just voted for "unless".
Thanks, Mike.

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I just voted for "unless".
You're an angel.
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Old 14-Nov-2003, 13:59
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Originally Posted by tdol
Why?
Unless you stop drinking, you'll get sick. (OK)

If you stop drinking, you'll get sick. (OK)

Pre-AA member: I afraid to stop drinking cold turkey. I'll be so sick.
AA member: It's true. If you stop drinking, you'll get sick.

If not you stop drinking, you'll get sick. (Not OK. Spoken by post-AA member who's fallen off the wagon)
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