I'm calling it! - Page 3

SpiritWarrior · 11-05-2008, 08:41 AM

I also cannot wait to play the tired old republican "patriot" card when anyone badmouths the president of the united states. I have never done it, but seen it done time and time again on TV, in the news and on the web. Can't wait to try my hand at calling people traitors and american-haters!

Beaumanoir · 11-05-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Variol (Farseer) Elmwood

The most frequently repeated remark about it is that “there is no such word.” There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.

It's called a neologism mate. A new word. They're invented all the time.... irregardless of whether they make sense or not

Language is a constantly changing thing!

Though I do agree with you. It contains a silly double negative which should go home..

Unglaublich Verwustung · 11-05-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Beaumanoir

Language is a constantly changing thing!

Since when? LMAO

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 11-05-2008, 09:00 AM

..and for those who think it's correct, well, you probably unthaw your meat as well.

Beaumanoir · 11-05-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Variol (Farseer) Elmwood

..and for those who think it's correct, well, you probably unthaw your meat as well.

Well, that is just wrong. But by that logic, how do you frigerate something? I mean, the refrigerator obviously does it once it's been done before, and keeps it that way, but there's nothing to initially frigerate it...

Spirits Reborn · 11-05-2008, 10:33 AM

I have a feeling this thread just took a very silly turn.

Memnoch · 11-05-2008, 11:07 AM

The biggest immediate challenge Obama will face is to manage expectations. Expectations are sky-high right now and I think many people, not just in the US but outside the US, expect him to just wave a magic wand and fix everything immediately. It's not going to happen that way - it will take time. Hopefully people realise this.

Firestormalpha · 11-05-2008, 11:46 AM

So you're saying all of America's woes won't be fixed in January?

Unglaublich Verwustung · 11-05-2008, 12:42 PM

Not this one, nor the next. And just remember that if/when they're fixed he will still only have been a part of that. He's just one man, albeit a very powerful man post January 09. Fixing problems, whether in America or worldwide, is down to each and every one of us.

So get your finger out and start doing your bit

Firestormalpha · 11-05-2008, 01:04 PM

Not sure it came across, but my comment was in parody of what people seem to expect of Obama.

11-05-2008, 08:41 AM	#21
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Re: I'm calling it! I also cannot wait to play the tired old republican "patriot" card when anyone badmouths the president of the united states. I have never done it, but seen it done time and time again on TV, in the news and on the web. Can't wait to try my hand at calling people traitors and american-haters! __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

11-05-2008, 09:00 AM	#24
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	Re: I'm calling it! ..and for those who think it's correct, well, you probably unthaw your meat as well. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

11-05-2008, 10:33 AM	#26
Spirits Reborn Anubis Join Date: February 21, 2005 Location: .... Age: 35 Posts: 2,473	Re: I'm calling it! I have a feeling this thread just took a very silly turn. __________________ Spirit's 3d Dump, Check it out!

11-05-2008, 11:07 AM	#27
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Re: I'm calling it! The biggest immediate challenge Obama will face is to manage expectations. Expectations are sky-high right now and I think many people, not just in the US but outside the US, expect him to just wave a magic wand and fix everything immediately. It's not going to happen that way - it will take time. Hopefully people realise this. __________________

11-05-2008, 11:46 AM	#28
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,454	Re: I'm calling it! So you're saying all of America's woes won't be fixed in January? __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

11-05-2008, 12:42 PM	#29
Unglaublich Verwustung Silver Dragon Join Date: August 2, 2006 Location: i ngach aon áit (but mostly Western Europe) Age: 55 Posts: 1,619	Re: I'm calling it! Not this one, nor the next. And just remember that if/when they're fixed he will still only have been a part of that. He's just one man, albeit a very powerful man post January 09. Fixing problems, whether in America or worldwide, is down to each and every one of us. So get your finger out and start doing your bit __________________ Make a decision, even if it's wrong, and remember.... ...it's never too early for a salad.

11-05-2008, 01:04 PM	#30
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,454	Re: I'm calling it! Not sure it came across, but my comment was in parody of what people seem to expect of Obama. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

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