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'be careful what you ask for -- you might get it'

Posted by Ward on December 12, 2004

A thought particularly appropriate to this site at this time.
A bit of wisdom is contained in this phrase. Another aspect of this concept is the story of the dog chasing the truck -- the truck stops -- and the dog thinks -- now what do I do?
Anyone know the origin of this expression?