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Word For The Day, Monday, January 12, 2004
The Verbivores | 1/12/04 | Teacher

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........
221 posted on 01/13/2004 5:04:47 AM PST by tioga (9 days to CPAC ??)
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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
222 posted on 01/13/2004 5:05:23 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (I will be 50 on Jan 15. I feel 100.)
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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 ??)
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To: tioga
I will do both. My Elvis Birthday Vanity is up to 230 irrelevant replies.

CG
224 posted on 01/13/2004 5:08:57 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (I will be 50 on Jan 15. I feel 100.)
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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.)
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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
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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
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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)
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To: xsmommy; All
I'll figure out something. Go to scoot. Later yall!

CG
229 posted on 01/13/2004 5:14:15 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (I will be 50 on Jan 15. I feel 100.)
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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.)
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To: Conspiracy Guy
Gonna fight Trolls out in the real world now ?? ...


231 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)
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To: Conspiracy Guy
hehe !

232 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)
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To: xsmommy
I'll be around sharing my plans and asking for advise.
233 posted on 01/13/2004 6:13:30 AM PST by Laura Earl (74 days)
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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.)
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To: Conspiracy Guy
I am in the same position...good luck....we will keep you posted

IA
235 posted on 01/13/2004 8:53:46 AM PST by international american (support our troops.........revoke Hillary's visa!!)
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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
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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.)
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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.)
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To: international american
Great! We most keep the Corp going though!

CG
239 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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