Should I embrace liberalism?

Jewish World Review ^ | 5/24/02 | Marianne M. Jennings

[xsysmgr]

I always thought that it was "toe the line."

It is. It's a term from prizefighting (boxing), specifically the he London Prize Ring rules which had been accepted in both Britain and America in 1838.

These rules, which were first used in a championship fight in 1839 in which James “Deaf” Burke lost the English title to William Thompson (“Bendigo”), provided for a ring 24 feet (7.32 metres) square and bounded by two ropes. When a fighter went down, the round ended and he was helped to his corner. The next round would begin 30 seconds later, with each boxer required to reach, unaided, a mark [it was a line] in the centre of the ring. If a fighter could not reach that mark [could not "toe the line"] by the end of eight additional seconds, he was declared the loser. Kicking, gouging, butting with the head, biting, and low blows were all declared fouls. (Source:Birmingham Fight Club)

The length of the rounds were not fixed; a round lasted until one of the fighter's was knocked out of the ring, or his knee or hand touched the canvas. The number of rounds wasn't fixed either, which is why there are recorded fights like: "In 1889 John L. Sullivan beat Jake Kilrain in 75 rounds to defend his heavyweight championship"(same source).

[xsysmgr]

Let's try this again:

The length of the rounds was not fixed; a round lasted until one of the fighters was knocked out of the ring, or his knee or hand touched the canvas.

[wingnuts'nbolts]

A question .... when has the USA had a truly conservative constitutionalist president? Another question....What Conservative Presidents do you compare to our current President?

[speekinout]

For a modest fee, Jesse Jackson (Extortionists R Us) will provide the tutelage you need.

I'm almost finished reading "Shakedown". Jesse doesn't do anything for a "modest fee". And yes, he is just the kind of Liberal I was talking about. The clintoons are another example.

[The Raven]

Ah, yes....I always thought if I wanted to take the easy road, I'd go left. No thinking involved (just lies & propaganda -- tax the rich, spend, spend, spend - cut back on the military --what me worry?). No penalties for wrong decisions (they haven't done ANYTHING right and nobody calls their bluff). The government handles everything.

[friendly]

'Leftists are like Susan Johnson, fiancée to Arthur Bach in the film, "Arthur." She says, "The right woman could stop you from drinking." Conservatives are like Arthur who responds, "It would take an awfully big woman."'

LOL

[CharlesI]

Absolutely a great post. Kudos!

[sirchtruth]

We conservatives will not be suckered, except occasionally by televangelists with bouffant hair, of both genders.

BWHAAAAAAAAAAA!