Posted on 06/24/2002 7:00:10 AM PDT 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. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....
draconian \dra-ko-nee-an\, adjective:
1. Exceedingly harsh; very severe:a draconian legal code; draconian budget cuts.
2. Pertaining to Draco, a famous lawgiver of Athens, 621 b. c.
Etymology: Latin Dracon-, Draco, from Greek DrakOn Draco (Athenian lawgiver). Date: 1876
Extra Information
DRACO
c.659 - c.601 BC
Greek Legislator
Draco introduced the first written legislation in Athens. The Draconian punishment outlawed vendetta. His harsh code punished both trivial and serious crimes with death - hence the use of the word draconian to describe tough legal measures. But his was the first code do distinguish between homicide and murder
Here is my example with WFTD.
"After thorough research, Marine Corps historians were unable to locate any evidence that such orders ever took place – it would be illegal for a Marine to be ordered to kill a fellow Marine," the studio conceded. But the filmmakers refused to feel thwarted by anything so trivial and inconvenient as the truth. As the press materials announced: "But the notion that a serviceman might have had to kill one of his own, someone he'd fought alongside and with whom he'd become friends, resonated with the producers."
In other words, the fact that a murderous notion "resonated" with some executives overcame any reluctance about an irresponsible and libelous fabrication about the United States military. (snip)
Local members of the American Legion energetically objected to a popular class called "The Vietnam Experience" because it suggested that American troops regularly engaged in atrocities, and included graphic readings of a highly sexualized nature. The teacher of the course, Anthony Bressan, managed to shield himself from all criticism because of his status as a decorated Vietnam vet, wounded twice in service to his country, who held his students spellbound with first-person accounts of his nightmare experiences in Southeast Asia.
After extensive investigation, however, the teacher's critics could find no evidence that he ever served in the armed forces in any capacity – during the years Mr. Bressan purported to fight as a "grunt" in "Nam," he was actually registered as a full-time student at Central Washington University.
You know, the draconian way that the liberals are forcing feelings over fact, impressions over truth. Is it any wonder that the generation growing up now have absolutely no respect for history or honesty in history? The movie industry constantly lies to them, and then the teachers reinforce those lies. If you dare contradict the all knowing liberals, you are accused of not caring, of being a cold hearted individual. Truth to the liberals is something that they have a very fleeting association with, they prefer a fabricated history to actual events. Heaven forbid they should be forced to recognize reality in the place of surrealism. But then, if common sense reigned, the draconian measures of the liberals wouldn’t.
Feelings over facts: Michael Medved says political correctness prefers emotion to honesty
Looks like I made the JH2's Quote of the Day
Here's my Reply Haiku.
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
Is it just you two today?
Draconian Kondrackian
Sarafem does not qualify and i am not supermom!
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