# WWII Memorial shutdown controversy

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-memorial-shutdown-controversy/670354>\
**Category:** Politics & Elections\
**Created:** [October 4, 2013, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-memorial-shutdown-controversy/670354 "2013-10-04T14:25:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\
**Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwii-memorial-shutdown-controversy/670354/142 "2013-10-08T00:15:46Z")

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> [@sinjin](#):
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> I would call you an asshole here, but, GD and all that. I guess it’s ok for you to call me a cowboy though.

I’m not from out West, but yes, “asshole” is a worse insult than “cowboy.” Cowboy’s not an insult at all last I checked. Regardless, don’t do this again unless you’re in the Pit.

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