I say Myanmar, you say Burma

Joel S. Berson Berson at ATT.NET
Tue May 6 03:10:42 UTC 2008


The newscasters I heard today all said "Myanmar"; the Executive
branch persons I heard today, including Laur Bush, all said
"Burma".  I am waiting for Myanmar to be silent about aid from the
U.S., since they offered it to Burma.

Joel

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