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To: patlin

>If you can not discern the difference between the meaning/origin of a word and its function, there is nothing I can do to help your ignorance. Maybe you should have paid attention in language class!

Can not = The ability to not do something.
Cannot = The inability to do something.

Perhaps you should have paid attention in that class as well.


1,073 posted on 10/18/2010 7:00:46 PM PDT by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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To: OneWingedShark

I’d say in both cases they describe Ha Ha Thats Very Illogical.


1,077 posted on 10/18/2010 7:13:52 PM PDT by Red Steel
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To: OneWingedShark

And this is important why? Ignorance either comes from one or the other, I was being cordial & not jumping to conclusions about ones intellect. So, what is your problem?


1,078 posted on 10/18/2010 7:15:28 PM PDT by patlin (Ignorance is Bliss for those who choose to wear rose colored glasses)
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