Posted on 11/03/2004 5:11:30 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....
schadenfreude \SHAHD-n-froy-duh\, noun:
1. A malicious satisfaction in the misfortunes of others.
If self-replicating e-commerce baby tycoons get on your nerves, it's schadenfreude time. It's true that the Nasdaq rebounded after its staggering loss Tuesday. Nonetheless, what AP described as "the most volatile day ever for U.S. stocks" left a distinctly bearish aftertaste.
--"Market Motion Sickness." The Industry Standard's Media Grok, April 5, 2000
Etymology: German, from Schaden, damage + Freude, joy. It is often capitalized, as it is in German.
DU is unavailable? guess they all boarded Hale Bopp simultaneously? LMAO!!!
Carrie was stuned by a beeber!
I counted 21 conceding the White House. The Poor Moderators!
LOL!!!!!!!!!
I was on the phone with me dem friend in Cincinatti when it was announced.
I didn't get to gloat much because he was adamant in the fact that kerry should concede and soon and not drag it out. he agreed that Bush won it fair and sqaure hands down.
I'm almost wondering if he didn't secretly vote for Bush and doesn't want to give me the satisfaction of knowing I was able to turn him!!!
"I'm almost wondering if he didn't secretly vote for Bush and doesn't want to give me the satisfaction of knowing I was able to turn him!!!"
Very possible, ma dear....very possible.
Nah, it is the Dims who have become mean (thugs), and that is why we are angry.
I could he was not happy with the Dem win in the Delaware Gov race.....and was actually pleased that dashole lost.
So one never knows.
He's a southern democrat, not a northeast socialist liberal.
I'm so glad I'm out of CA!!!
"He's a southern democrat, not a northeast socialist liberal."
You can actually carry on an intelligent conversation with most southern dems....northeast socialist liberals may possibly not be human.....DNA required!!
Halibut eyes (FNN) is saying exit polls don't work. Well, that's a big DUHHHHHH!
Mr. Edwards? Or is that MacAwful? It's not bulky enough to be Alec Baldwin.
You're right.
He grew up in southern Delaware, where most dems are conservatives. The only reason he now lives in Ohio is because that is where his wife got transferred with her job.
When she retires in 5 years they plan on setttling in this part of Virginia.
NO KIDDING!!!!!!!!!
A very big DUHHHHHH!
What's going to happen to the Clintons' Boy, Terry McAuliff?
Very nice, CG!!
one would hope he would get his walking papers but who can tell!
-everything is going according to plan, they are preparing for '08..........beware.......
McAuliffe will open a gentlemans club in the Antilles.
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