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1 posted on 10/02/2009 2:30:37 PM PDT by William Tell 2
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How fitting since both the Olympics and hubris have their origin in ancient Greece.

Hubris (/hjuːbrɪs/) (ancient Greek ὕβρις) is a term used in modern English to indicate overweening pride, haughtiness, or arrogance, often resulting in fatal retribution or Nemesis. In ancient Greece, hubris referred to actions which, intentionally or not, shamed and humiliated the victim, and frequently the perpetrator as well. It was most evident in the public and private actions of the powerful and rich. The word was also used to describe actions of those who challenged the gods or their laws, especially in Greek tragedy, resulting in the protagonist's downfall. Hubris, though not specifically defined, was a legal term and was considered a crime in classical Athens. It was also considered the greatest sin of the ancient Greek world.

2 posted on 10/02/2009 2:36:07 PM PDT by Natural Law
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They are racist for sure.


3 posted on 10/02/2009 2:37:11 PM PDT by scooby321
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The sun was in his eyes ... his shoe was untied ... he tripped on a rock ...


4 posted on 10/02/2009 2:38:49 PM PDT by Lmo56
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Only FOX will continue the story for a few days.

The rest of the media idiots will spike it after tonight’s quick spin.


5 posted on 10/02/2009 2:42:32 PM PDT by HighWheeler (The higher the concentration of libs, the bigger the tragedy that follows.)
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For the whole series of

Zero dollar bills, go here:

"Flickr Archive of Zero Bills"

6 posted on 10/02/2009 2:47:13 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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If Team Obama could figure out a way to get a do-over, they would also figure out a way to play the race card against the Olympic Committee.


7 posted on 10/02/2009 2:48:51 PM PDT by TomGuy
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"The Fail is Strong in this One"

8 posted on 10/02/2009 2:56:37 PM PDT by Texan Tory
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Breaking: Just revealed..... the voting panel thought Obama’s bid was for Kenya, not the USA.


9 posted on 10/02/2009 3:02:45 PM PDT by Gator113 (Obamba, Reid, Pelosi, the socialist triad.)
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Those dummies in Chicago that were disappointed about the Olympic results should thank the IOC for sparing them a lot of mysery and money. Same with the citizens of the U.S. The only ones that would have profited are the Obamas and all of their crooked Chicago cronies.


11 posted on 10/02/2009 3:37:33 PM PDT by Overtaxed Patriot (The only positive thing about the 'Cash for Clunkers" program, is that it took thousands of Obama bu)
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Nailed it!!


12 posted on 10/02/2009 8:11:07 PM PDT by qam1 (There's been a huge party. All plates and the bottles are empty, all that's left is the bill to pay)
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