;Posted on 09/01/2015 8:21:21 PM PDT by Louis Foxwell
;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".
(DIFFIDENT) ˈdi-fə-dən
adjective
1: hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence
2 archaic : distrustful
3: reserved, unassertive
— dif·fi·dent·ly adverb
Origin of DIFFIDENT Middle English, from Latin diffident-, diffidens, present participle of diffidere to distrust, from dis- + fidere to trust —
First Known Use: 15th century
shy, bashful, diffident, modest, coy mean not inclined to be forward. shy implies a timid reserve and a shrinking from familiarity or contact with others . bashful implies a frightened or hesitant shyness characteristic of childhood and adolescence . diffident stresses a distrust of one's own ability or opinion that causes hesitation in acting or speaking . modest suggests absence of undue confidence or conceit . coy implies a pretended shyness .
Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.
Planned Parent Hoods continue to vivisect
And are covered by media sycophants
While Rinos
Go “O no!”
But then take actions that are diffident.
Cute but no award.
"Of, or in the manner of a pompous, braying jackass."
Similarly cute but without literary merit. Sorry.
You need to have a conversation with SAJ. Peas in a pod.
She needs a new job. I would give her some consideration since the rules just changed. But, yeah, if she has a problem with this, she needs a new job.
It’s a state license. That’s all. Should we allow for conscience if the clerk at the courthouse decides he doesn’t want to be complicit in murder so he refuses to hand out concealed carry permits?
Second place 
Third Place 
First Place 
Honorable Mention Award:
i’m not defending her actions, just commenting on her bravery in standing up for her beliefs. I believe we are all going to be called upon to stand up for what we believe, sooner rather than later. I hope to be as stalwart when my time comes.
Constitution Award
Pearls of Wisdom Award:
Yes, she’s brave, if a bit misguided.
her husband says she has received death threats. he also said he believes in the 2d amdt... I think he has a redneck sense of justice.
The article I read yesterday was pretty ludicrous with mentions of the vapours that the spurned gays were feeling, tearful and trembling at being disrespected by her. I think the intent was to be supportive of them, but in my mind it made them look like sniveling pansies.
Cap obv 
How can you not be a fan of pie in the face of the self righteous?
miss limerick 
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