Word For The Day, Wednesday, April 3, 2013-- equipoise

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

Word For The Day, Wednesday, April 3, 2013-- equipoise

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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".

equipoise
[ee-kwuh-poiz, ek-wuh-]

hear it pronounced

noun

1. an equal distribution of weight; even balance; equilibrium.
2. a counterpoise.

verb (used with object)
3. to equal or offset in weight; balance.

Origin:

mid-17c., from merger of the phrase equal poise.

Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.

Practice makes perfect.....post on....

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[TruthShallSetYouFree]

Unhappy with the equipoise that the Constitution established among the three branches of government, Obama has been using any and all means to circumvent the work of our Founding Fathers, whom he easily outdistances intellectually as well as morally. (Do I really need the “sarcasm” tag?)

No pushing at the door please!

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

Good morning, all!

[MrB]

That show horse sure knows how to carry himself...
He’s got equipoise.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

A++

Pretty funny.

[afraidfortherepublic]

After joint replacement surgery (this Friday) I’ll lose my equipoise for a while — one good knee, one bad knee. But the good knee will be a very sore knee and the bad knee will still be bad. When will I ever balance again?

[afraidfortherepublic]

We had something exciting happen here last night. There was a sitting judge (19 years) up for re-election. This county’s voters threw him out on his ear because he signed the Walker recall petition last year. And his excuse was so lame! He claimed he signed he petition bcause he did not understand the law that the Republicans passed and Walker signed that curailed union activity. Despite running an expensive and overwhelming campiagn stressing his 19 yaars of “experience” and having every attorney and judge ad law enforcement office in the county signing his ads, the voters threw him out on his ear in a 2/1 vote. This household voted for the challenger. Yay!

[19th LA Inf]

“And just a minute, boys.
I’ve got the feed box noise
It says the great-grandfather was Equipoise
Shows class, shows class.
This guy says the horse shows class
If he says the horse shows class
Shows class, show’s class.”

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

A++

Good luck with your joint. And nice work getting rid of that judge.

[afraidfortherepublic]

In further election news, we also threw out our incumbant mayor over land development issues. We elected my Alderman of 27 years. Actually, we reelected my Alderman as Alderman AND as Mayor. The Council will take applications and appoint an interim Alderman until the next regular election.

It was close (92 votes), so I’m sure there will be a recount.

Unfortunately, we lost the school board election, bothh at the local and the state levels. :(

Otherwise, it was a pretty good night.

[tioga]

Morning! On the move today, will be back later. I need to equipoise my week after the two lousy days I had. Woke up feeling positive that Missy was no longer suffering. I am feeling peaceful today.

[secret garden]

When robots do not exhibit equipoise, you can shame them.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

A+++

High grade for quoting from "Guys and Dolls," one of my all-time favorites.

[TerriHaute]

I thought Equipoise was the name of a racehorse!

"I got the horse right here,
The name is Paul Revere,
And here's a guy that says if the weather's clear,
Can do,
Can do,
This guys says the horse can do,
If he says the horse can do,
Can do,
Can do
Can do.
Can do,
Can do,
This guy says the horse can do
If he says the horse can do,
Can do,
Can do.

For Paul Revere I'll bite,
I hear his foot's all right. Of course it all depends if it rained last night.
Likes mud,
Likes mud,
This "x" means the horse likes mud,
If that means the horse likes mud,
Likes mud,
Likes mud.

I'll tell you Paul Revere,
Now this is no bum steer,
It's from a handicapper that's real sincere.
This guy says the horse shows class,
Can do,
Can do,
Paul Revere,
I got the horse right here.
I'm picking Valentine,
Cause on the morning line,
This guy has got him figured at five to nine
Has chance,
Has chance,
This guy says the horse has chance,
If he says the horse has chance,
Has chance,
Has chance.
I know it's Valentine,
The morning works looks fine.
Besides the Jockey's brother's a friend of mine.
Needs race,
Needs race,
My friend says the horse needs race.
If he says the horse needs race,
Needs race,
Needs race.

I go for Valentine,
Cause on the morning line,
The guy has got him figured at five to nine.
Has chance,
Has chance,
This guy says the horse has chance.
Valentine,
I got the horse right here.
But look at Epitaph,
He wins it by a half,
According to this here in the Telegraph,
Big threat,
Big threat,
This guy calls the horse big threat.
If he calls the horse big threat,
Big threat
Big threat.

And just a minute boys,
I've got the feed box noise,
It says the great grandfather was Equipoise.
Shows class,
Shows class,
This guy says the horse shows class,
If he says the horse shows class,
Shows class,
Shows class.
So make it Epitaph,
He wins it by a half,
According to this here in the Telegraph.
Epitaph
I got the horse right here." -- Fugue for Tinhorns from "Guys and Dolls"

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

A+++
Good use as verb with object. Sorry your week was so lousy.

[afraidfortherepublic]

There has been more than one person humming, “You don’t yank on Superman’s cape...” MEANING if you are a judge in a heavily REPUBLICAN County, you don’t sign a recall petition against a REPUBLICAN Governor, when the Governor has done nothing wrong.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

A++
Where is Hal these days? 2001 was over a decade ago.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

A++
You and 19th LA Inf are simultaneously feeling your oats, so to speak. Where’s Stubby Kaye when you need him?

[afraidfortherepublic]

Last night I delivered a huge basket of left over toys and treats from my late dog to a friend with a new Lab. We were both attending the Victory Party for our new Mayor. I looked like the Welcome Wagon for dogs. I still have more stuff to clear out of this house.

That basket probably represented $200 worth of toys. These are toys Max didn’t demolish, plus gourmet treats passed on to me from a friend who put down both a Lab and a German Shepherd in the last 6 months.

Hugs and good luck.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

You don’t yank on Superman’s cape

Yank, tug, whatever? You don't mess around with Jim.

Today is evolving into a greatest hits festival. And we started with show tunes. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)

[NeoCaveman]

Is Mr. Obama's greatest fault is his desire to bring equipoise to the economy or the fact that he impervious to evidence that shows his world view to be a failure.