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Word For The Day, Monday, January 12, 2004
The Verbivores
| 1/12/04
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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: Conspiracy Guy
-keep safe, keep posting........
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posted on
01/13/2004 5:04:47 AM PST
by
tioga
(9 days to CPAC ??)
To: xsmommy
Will do. I have been pushing for the job changes forever so I'm glad. I will freep am and pm. LE should be around as much as ever. Yesterday she got covered up on getting caught up on wedding prep.
Ping me the good stuff and never hesitate to ask, "What Would Conspiracy Guy Do?"
CG
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posted on
01/13/2004 5:05:23 AM PST
by
Conspiracy Guy
(I will be 50 on Jan 15. I feel 100.)
To: xsmommy; Conspiracy Guy
-I didn't think the du types got up before noon....
223
posted on
01/13/2004 5:05:37 AM PST
by
tioga
(9 days to CPAC ??)
To: tioga
I will do both. My Elvis Birthday Vanity is up to 230 irrelevant replies.
CG
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posted on
01/13/2004 5:08:57 AM PST
by
Conspiracy Guy
(I will be 50 on Jan 15. I feel 100.)
To: tioga
Insomnia!
225
posted on
01/13/2004 5:09:20 AM PST
by
Conspiracy Guy
(I will be 50 on Jan 15. I feel 100.)
To: tioga
very creepy sounding. i am naturally skeptical that it is just someone getting off on getting people creeped out, but there are loony toons out there that hurt kids and so that makes it scary. i don't want to feed into any nutcases, so i am going to steer clear of that mess i think!
226
posted on
01/13/2004 5:09:20 AM PST
by
xsmommy
To: Conspiracy Guy
you GOTTA show to class for your bday party, ya geezer!
227
posted on
01/13/2004 5:10:01 AM PST
by
xsmommy
To: Conspiracy Guy
:O) You are 3 months and 1 day my senior !
228
posted on
01/13/2004 5:13:02 AM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(Howie Dean in the South !!: http://Richard.Meek.home.comcast.net/IowaRatsLastMealNewDeal.JPG)
To: xsmommy; All
I'll figure out something. Go to scoot. Later yall!
CG
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posted on
01/13/2004 5:14:15 AM PST
by
Conspiracy Guy
(I will be 50 on Jan 15. I feel 100.)
To: MeeknMing
That would put us in the same class. Seniors rule! Screw the juniors.
CG
230
posted on
01/13/2004 5:15:10 AM PST
by
Conspiracy Guy
(I will be 50 on Jan 15. I feel 100.)
To: Conspiracy Guy
Gonna fight Trolls out in the real world now ?? ...
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posted on
01/13/2004 5:18:11 AM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(Howie Dean in the South !!: http://Richard.Meek.home.comcast.net/IowaRatsLastMealNewDeal.JPG)
To: Conspiracy Guy
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posted on
01/13/2004 5:20:26 AM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(Howie Dean in the South !!: http://Richard.Meek.home.comcast.net/IowaRatsLastMealNewDeal.JPG)
To: xsmommy
I'll be around sharing my plans and asking for advise.
To: Conspiracy Guy; hobbes1; dubyaismypresident; xsmommy
Ping me the good stuff and never hesitate to ask, "What Would Conspiracy Guy Do?" I hope we don't get WWCGD and WWCDEBD mixed up.
234
posted on
01/13/2004 7:18:15 AM PST
by
VRWCmember
(We apologise for the fault in the taglines. Those responsible have been sacked.)
To: Conspiracy Guy
I am in the same position...good luck....we will keep you posted
IA
To: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA; secret garden
HAH! You never laid a finger on me, Slow Pokey! Although I know you want to desperately...
236
posted on
01/13/2004 11:47:20 AM PST
by
Argh
To: MeekOneGOP
X act leigh
237
posted on
01/13/2004 6:07:34 PM PST
by
Conspiracy Guy
(I will be 50 on Jan 15. I feel 100.)
To: VRWCmember
Be very careful
238
posted on
01/13/2004 6:16:48 PM PST
by
Conspiracy Guy
(I will be 50 on Jan 15. I feel 100.)
To: international american
Great! We most keep the Corp going though!
CG
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posted on
01/13/2004 6:20:39 PM PST
by
Conspiracy Guy
(I will be 50 on Jan 15. I feel 100.)
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