Posted on 10/09/2002 11:44:42 PM PDT by Bella_Bru
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “word for the day”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....
atrabilious\at-ruh-BIL-yuhs\, adjective:
1. 1. Melancholic; gloomy.
2. Irritable; ill-natured; peevish.
Etymology: Atrabilious is from Latin atra bilis, black (atra) bile (bilis). It is a translation of Greek melankholia (see melancholy), from melan-, black + khole, bile. According to ancient physiological theory, there are four principal humors (fluids) in the body: phlegm, blood, choler ("yellow bile"), and black bile. As any one of these predominates it is supposed to determine the temper of the mind and body. Thus an individual with a preponderance of black bile in his system would be atrabilious (or melancholic) by nature.
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I'm really pi$$ed. Mike Taylor is a decent hard-working businessman who is as far from gay as you are.
It sounds from rush like Baucus got ots of splainin to do. I understand even the Montana Gay rights people are Pi$$ed. Personally, I find it hilarious.... A Democrat running an attack ad based on Sexuality, and then getting hammered for it.
The only remaining question, is, can it hurt Baucus enough?
Not if the GOP doesn't have a candidate, and they don't.
If there was any doubt that the Democrats have descended into complete and utter $cumbag$ this removes it.
You know, I could even see getting mean, if you were in a really tight race, I mean hardball is hardball, but character asassination, especially by innuendo is grotesque,and using it to fatten the envelope, unecessarily is beneath contempt.
Imagine if someone running against Ted Kennedy just ran a silent 27 sec shot of the bridge he drove off, and had a quick 3 sec. voiceover, saying "Ted Kennedy Cares about Womens Rights ?"
I guess that would get the national medias attention and scorn wouldn't it?
Jonah Goldberg at The Corner at NRO has linked this, it's a scream but you may need to refresh once or twice to get the second page and you might need to Right Click - Show Picture on one or two of the pictures. There are some naughty words, if you care.
Hey xs, nice thread.
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