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Word For The Day Friday 10/11/02
The Vebivores | 10/11/02 | Hobbes1 The Good Sub.....

Posted on 10/11/2002 5:38:34 AM PDT by hobbes1

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....

The enemy has been engaged, and Saddam just pooped his pants! As we continue our battle, remember why we are fighting. The Eagle is awake and demanding retribution. As our President said, “We will not negotiate!”. We will not forget. Just like we Did not forget to repay those that perpetrated the Attack On Pearl Harbor....


congress noun
con·gress Pronunciation Key (kong gres)
n.


1. A formal assembly of representatives, as of various nations, to discuss problems.
2. The national legislative body of a nation, especially a republic.
3. Congress
  a. The national legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House
of Representatives.
  b. The two-year session of this legislature between elections of the House of
Representatives.
4.
  a. The act of coming together or meeting.
  b. A single meeting, as of a political party or other group.
5. Sexual intercourse.

[Middle English congresse, body of attendants, from Latin congressus, meeting, from past participle of congred, to meet : com-, com- + grad, to go; see ghredh- in Indo-European Roots.]


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To: CholeraJoe
Just dropped in for minute but I see the usual suspects are about.

Hiya CJ. Deer season already? Well I guess it is practically winter up on Montana.

221 posted on 10/12/2002 1:11:42 PM PDT by NeoCaveman
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To: dubyaismypresident; CholeraJoe
What?

Shootin' gooses, but not mooses?

(Maybe he looses his permits? )
222 posted on 10/13/2002 5:19:01 PM PDT by Robert A Cook PE
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To: dubyaismypresident
Do they still make Yugos??
223 posted on 10/13/2002 5:33:34 PM PDT by RikaStrom
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To: RikaStrom
Do they still make Yugos??

I don't think so, heck after Clinton's bombing of Yugoslavia, for our friends the peaceful Muslims, I don't think they make much of anything.

She could find a used one, if she looked hard ebough....

224 posted on 10/13/2002 7:21:34 PM PDT by NeoCaveman
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To: dubyaismypresident; hobbes1; RikaStrom
"Do they still make Yugos??

If a bear sits on a Yugo in the woods, can the owner still call it a "Ewwwh go"?

225 posted on 10/13/2002 7:33:54 PM PDT by Robert A Cook PE
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To: Robert A. Cook, PE
If a bear sits on a Yugo in the woods, can the owner still call it a "Ewwwh go"?

I think that would make the Yugo a no go, especailly if the bear decided to go.

226 posted on 10/13/2002 7:36:11 PM PDT by NeoCaveman
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