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To: rightwingintelligentsia

“There was kids swinging on the police officers”

The sound “at” has so many meanings.. much more communicative to use the word “on.”


10 posted on 12/27/2019 2:55:23 PM PST by coaster123 (Those 40 or younger will meet horror before they meet death.)
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To: coaster123
...much more communicative to use the word “on.”

Right you are. It communicates the complexion of the speaker.

26 posted on 12/27/2019 3:08:14 PM PST by Roccus (When you talk to a politician...ANY politician...always say, "Remember Ceausescu")
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To: coaster123
The sound “at” has so many meanings.. much more communicative to use the word “on.”

The motto of our town!
You shouldn't-a, hadn't-a, oughtn't-a start no fight
Our burying grounds are most impressive sight!
The message on them tombstones is a simple as can be:
He shouldn't-a, hadn't-a, oughtn't-a swang on me...
He shouldn't-a, hadn't-a, oughtn't-a swang on me.


62 posted on 12/30/2019 12:02:51 PM PST by BlueLancer (Orchides Forum Trahite - Cordes Et Mentes Veniant)
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