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[anthropoidae]

"The exception that proves the rule" is an interesting phrase. It was originally used in British law in the 17th century to mean that one can infer a general rule from an exception, e.g. "No parking on Sundays" implies parking the rest of the week, hence, the exception proves the rule. But it seems today, when I hear people say it at least, that

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[passionless]

Everybody's in love with Andrew Jackson right now. All these books and NPR interviews are resurrecting him from oblivion. I'm a little annoyed by everyone's obsession with looking to past presidents for Obama comparisons. I hate revering old presidents, it's so patriotic in that banal but disgusting way. Gross old white guys running the world.

[anthropoidae]

I didn't mean to imply that I revere him. I was just saying that he's crazy. Also, aside from killing natives, I don't know what he has in common with barack.

When are you going to be in san diego?

[passionless]

Oh, I know you don't revere him. But many people seem to. He's a people's president, a self-made man. That's what he has in common with Barry. I'm flying to SD on the 26th. You'll still be there, right?

[anthropoidae]

Hell yes! I'll be there till the 31st. Sweet. I can't wait to see you and show you my Andrew Jackson tattoo.