[Flintlock]

The term “decimate” means to kill off one TENTH.
ONLY one tenth???????

Yagotta be kidding me.

[opentalk]

The Republicans went along with the military cut trigger in the budget. They should stop acting surprised and outraged. Could not of happened with out their cooperating.

[ItsForTheChildren]

I believe most people think of the 3rd definition:

Definition of DECIMATE

transitive verb

1
: to select by lot and kill every tenth man of

2
: to exact a tax of 10 percent from

3
a: to reduce drastically especially in number
b: to cause great destruction or harm to

[trebb]

The term “decimate” means to kill off one TENTH. ONLY one tenth??????? Yagotta be kidding me.

Part of the "new speak" fostered by progressive liberal "educators". Many words have lost their true meanings or been outright banned (niggardly) because they might offend the ignorant.

[procrustes]

I’m with you! I really hate that (mis) usage! Michael Savage is especially guilty. Makes me want to “decimate” him! But of course it is hopeless - the ignorant masses rule!