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[David Cortesi <cbmvax!uunet!cuvmb.cc.columbia.edu!cortesi>]

Much talk about the use of the subjunctive in English
and Romance languages in sci.lang.  Could someone remind
me of how the counterfactual subjunctive (If I were a rich man)
and others are handled in Lojban?
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For the reference of those who don't read the news (wise
persons that they are) I attach a portion of one of the
better postings on the subject. ko poi kakne cu fanva pe'u ta vau

From: tchrist@convex.COM (Tom Christiansen)

    If I were you, I wouldn't eat that.
    I would never say that unless it were true.
    Whether it be so or not, he's still a scoundrel.
    He worked as though there were no tomorrow.
    We could but hope it were for the best.
    Can a user request that it not be done?
    Were I stronger, I would have lifted it myself.
    Providing that it be agreeable to all parties, no
          remunerations will be required.
    Mother requested that Mary eat her supper before her dessert.
    Even though he should arrive late, I won't be ready.
    If Paul should bring home a pheasant, we'll cook it for summer.
    Perhaps you might try it again?
    If you were to look behind the door, you'd see the skeleton.