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2003-02-28

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Posted by tu3031 2003-02-28 04:59 pm|| || Front Page|| [11133 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I think this is a good idea. Let the people see what it was like, so they never vote for a communist in any election, not even an ex-communist.

Posted by RW 2/28/2003 8:07:44 PM|| 2/28/2003 8:07:44 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Ohhh! Mom! Take me there!

Posted by Fred 2003-02-28 16:08:06|| 2003-02-28 16:08:06|| Front Page Top

#3 I don't blame you for your comments but just like to tell you that I was one of the guys who actually jumped the fence and got machine gunned (unsuccesfully). My nostalgic feelings are more than limited.

Posted by True German Ally 2003-02-28 16:19:31|| 2003-02-28 16:19:31|| Front Page Top

#4 Well, TGA, you sure deflated my balloon. I'm glad they missed.

Posted by tu3031 2003-02-28 16:23:51|| 2003-02-28 16:23:51|| Front Page Top

#5 You would think that if they simply taught the true history of EG, they wouldn't need a theme park, nor would there be this nostalgia - just replay the news footage of the drab apartment buildings, and the people being shot and dog mauled as they try to cross the border.....oh, it seems like only yesterday (fade out)

Posted by Rex Mundi 2003-02-28 16:53:31|| 2003-02-28 16:53:31|| Front Page Top

#6 "Jump the fence and get machine gunned!"
Or paint balled?

How fun!

(Yes, I do realize the 'jump the fence' comment was also sarcasm.)

I sat there with a grin that left permanent lines in my face (it didn't go away for days), and tears running down my cheeks, when I heard that the wall came down. I think it's a bit too early to make a theme park of the east side of it.

Posted by Kathy K 2003-02-28 18:07:43|| [site-essential.com/] 2003-02-28 18:07:43|| Front Page Top

#7 You are very brave, TGA.

Posted by anon 2003-02-28 18:23:56|| 2003-02-28 18:23:56|| Front Page Top

#8 TGA - Thank god you made it. The best for you and yours in the future.

Jack

Posted by Jack Bross 2003-02-28 20:03:39|| [www.achievergroup.com] 2003-02-28 20:03:39|| Front Page Top

#9 I think this is a good idea. Let the people see what it was like, so they never vote for a communist in any election, not even an ex-communist.

Posted by RW 2003-02-28 20:07:44|| 2003-02-28 20:07:44|| Front Page Top

#10 RS, it might be a good idea if you could trust them to not Disnify it. "Behind me you can see the Berlin Wall, it was made of Cheese and was brought down by the diligant efforts of Mickey and Minny Mouse. They chewed thier way to freedom."

Posted by JS 2003-03-01 00:17:31|| 2003-03-01 00:17:31|| Front Page Top

#11 We have very simaler things hear in the U.S.but they are billed as living historic sites.
Jamestown
Old Tucson,Az.(been there had lots of fun,can-can dancers real friendly)
Tombstone,Az."The town too Tough to Die"

Posted by raptor 2003-03-01 07:12:32|| 2003-03-01 07:12:32|| Front Page Top

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