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Word For The Day, Monday, January 12, 2004
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Posted on 01/12/2004 5:05:49 AM PST by RikaStrom
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. Practice makes perfect.....post on....
arrogate \AIR-uh-gayt\,verb:
arrogating, arrogates, arrogated; transitive verb
arrogative; adjective
arrogatively; adverb
arrogation, arrogator; noun
1. To claim or seize without right or justification; to appropriate.
2. To ascribe on behalf of another in an unwarranted manner.
3. To assume, or claim as one's own, unduly, proudly, or presumptuously; to make undue claims to, from vanity or baseless pretensions to right or merit
The most sinister dimension of this form of 'terror' was that it became an intrinsic component of Fascist and Nazi governance, executed at the behest of, and in complete subservience to, the ruling political party of the land -- which had arrogated to itself complete, total control of the country and its people.
--Bruce Hoffman, Inside Terrorism
Etymology [Latin arrog re, arrog t- : ad-, ad- + rog re, to ask; see reg- in Indo-European Roots.]
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To: RikaStrom
I think the Eagles
might might arrogate the Super
Bowl. How I hate them.
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posted on
01/12/2004 9:34:47 AM PST
by
WinOne4TheGipper
(Mama always said a tagline's like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get...)
To: RikaStrom
It is arrogant for Bill and Hillary to try to retain control of the democrat party considering thay have helped Republicans win both Houses, California, and the Presidency.
It is rather arrogant but if the democrats are stupid enough to nominate a Clark/Clinton ticket in 2004, I say let go for it.
Would I be wrong to say that Bill and Hillary are the best things that Republicans have going?
142
posted on
01/12/2004 9:56:29 AM PST
by
1smallVoice
(Clinton brought us Bush)
To: will1776
No way they beat NE
143
posted on
01/12/2004 9:59:27 AM PST
by
hobbes1
(Hobbes1TheOmniscient® "I know everything so you don't have to" ;)
To: hobbes1
No way they beat NE The only one who can beat NE is Indy....(I'm not saying they will but they could)
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posted on
01/12/2004 10:48:44 AM PST
by
NeoCaveman
(McNaab is still over rated)
To: 1smallVoice
Would I be wrong to say that Bill and Hillary are the best things that Republicans have going? Since Clinton was elected the D's have....
Lost the House
Lost the Senate
Lost their hold on the majority of governorships
Lost their hold on the majority of state legislatures
So, no I don't think you are wrong.
145
posted on
01/12/2004 10:50:56 AM PST
by
NeoCaveman
(McNaab is still overrated)
To: Gabz
Good article.
A+
To: dubyaismypresident
I would be shocked. Shocked I tell you, if Manning & Co. get by N.E., ESPECIALLY on the Road, in the Weather.
Predicted temps 8-20 degrees.....
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posted on
01/12/2004 10:53:51 AM PST
by
hobbes1
(Hobbes1TheOmniscient® "I know everything so you don't have to" ;)
To: hobbes1
Predicted temps 8-20 degrees..... It's a little early in the week to rely on weather forecasts. If it stays that cold I'd agree that NE has a HUGH advantage, seriesly.
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posted on
01/12/2004 10:56:27 AM PST
by
NeoCaveman
(McNaab is still overrated)
To: martin_fierro
LOL, I like how you think Martin!
Thanks!
To: xsmommy
Oh jeez. The dwarves are giving me a headache. Who was not in the debate last night??
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To: NicknamedBob
LOL
You are on a roll this morning Bob.
To: mikrofon
ROFLOL!
To: secret garden
Just because he's black doesn't mean he isn't a racist!
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To: hobbes1
Another has-been looking for relevance.
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To: Texan5
You have to admit, it makes good theater!
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To: TruthShallSetYouFree
Truthy, you are just scary sometimes! :-)
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To: Jaded
Oh yeah.. but they're not going to succeed.
A
To: doubled
Oh good grief! Stupid Criminal Tricks!
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To: RikaStrom
I saw your question on the CPAC thread - that's fine with me, it's up to you. It looks like we would run into trouble getting into the Marriot earlier that day.........
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posted on
01/12/2004 11:20:02 AM PST
by
Gabz
(smoke gnatzies - small minds buzzing in your business -swat'em)
To: tioga
It would be start of hell on earth if the Beast was ever elected president.
A+
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