Posted on 09/06/2002 6:19:38 AM PDT by Bella_Bru
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....
probity\'prO-b&-tE \, n:
1.adherence to the highest principles and ideals
2.Complete and confirmed integrity
“He was a gentlemanly Georgian, a person of early American probity” (Mary McGrory).
Etymology:Middle English probite, from Old French, from Latin probitas, from probus, upright, good. See per1 in Indo-European Roots.
Usage:Usage: Probity denotes unimpeachable honesty and virtue, shown especially by the performance of those obligations, called imperfect, which the laws of the state do not reach, and can not enforce. Integrity denotes a whole-hearted honesty, and especially that which excludes all injustice that might favor one's self. It has a peculiar reference to uprightness in mutual dealings, transfer of property, and the execution of trusts for others.
Good Morning, class. Today ,you may use probity or it's opposite, improbity.
Zen congressmen pass transcendental legislation.
NJ, it's time to put out the Torch!
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)
Judge Owen is hugely popular with her fellow Texans, 84% of whom voted for her in the last state Supreme Court election. Judicial nominations aren't typically an issue in Senate campaigns, but Democrats have made them one this year. If Mr. Cornyn's election means that Republicans regain Senate control, then President Bush would certainly renominate her. Texas voters would get the judge they want, and Senate liberals the justice they deserve.
It's amusing watching him make the pathetic Conrol fo the Senate plea.....
Yikes, is that me? Good morning everyone.......
Why doesn't he just say vote for him, he'll be indicted and then McGreedy can appoint a less embarassing D. Now that is a winning D campaign....
"I may be a scumbag, but if Forrester wins, the Evil Taliban wing of the Republican party will Control the Senate, and Destroy the environment, and Outlaw Abortions."
I've tried to find something bad about that statement and just can't.
National Democrats launch Torricelli TV ad Trenton- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee today began airing a 30-second television advertisement that compares incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Torricelli with his GOP challenger, Doug Forrester, on abortion, gun control and the environment.
“The TV ad by the DSCC is the type of straightforward, factual representation of Mr. Forrester’s positions on core issues that any non-partisan group would include in an objective voters’ guide," said Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Ewing), the Democratic State Chairwoman.
"The reality of this campaign is that Mr. Forrester is far outside the mainstream of New Jersey’s voters on the environment, choice and gun safety. This election is not just Doug Forrester vs. Senator Torricelli, it’s Doug Forrester vs. New Jersey.
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