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Can we talk semantics here?
se·man·tics: (noun plural but singular or plural in construction)
1: the study of meanings: the historical and psychological study and the classification of changes in the signification of words or forms viewed as factors in linguistic development
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My biggest concern about Obama's policies is his wealth redistribution. It is an issue that I am utterly opposed to, and I really resent that the Republicans have created this lashback. I think Americans are intelligent, compassionate, caring people that would help others and spend wisely if we had a fair and reasonable financial system. The last ( Read more... ) -
Carlin-ism
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Self fulfilling prophecy
This if from the author of the Wailing List at Despair.com:
The Psychic
I paid her to tell
me the future. Then she said,
"You will feel cheated."
You get what you are expecting. -
Odd Synchronicity
The Hubble Telescope shutdown two weeks ago because some circuitry failed. Now its being revived on its Side B circuitry.
Hugh Hefner's 28 year old girl friend Holly is moving on to other things. His new girl friends are 18 year old twins.
Hmmm.
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Words from politicians are like incantations. You’re not supposed to ask exactly how an alleged government solution will work. You’re just supposed to feel reassured. The well-meaning politicians and their experts have things under control. No need to worry. Nothing to see here. Move along.
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yes/no meme
A meme from ivyluna. Answer only yes or no, with no explanation unless asked ( Read more... ) -
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I got on Facebook a few weeks ago, and its been a really interesting journey reconnecting to friends from the college I attended. I haven't been in touch with any of them for nearly twenty years, and its been a trip sharing the courses that our lives have taken ( Read more... ) -
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I did a meme where you put foods you've eaten in bold and foods you would never eat in strike-through. For fun, I put the foods I had to look up on wikipedia in italics. There were more things in italics (with or without a strike-through) than in bold. I'm such an Iowan ( Read more... ) -
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I should do some work (since that's where I'm at) rather than goof off on LJ. But I'm not feeling really motivated. Wishing I was at home with my wife getting more done with the staining project on the kitchen island. But I do have Big Wigs coming in to town this afternoon/tomorrow, so I should go make things look spiffy in the data center. And ( Read more... )