New peeve thread???

[slick]

Late in reading this thread/posting this but actually, Xmas isn't meant to be an offensive term.
"This usage is nearly as old as Christianity itself, and its origins lie in the fact that the first letter in the Greek word for 'Christ' is 'chi,' and the Greek letter 'chi' is represented by a symbol similar to the letter 'X' in the modern Roman alphabet. Hence 'Xmas' is indeed perfectly legitimate abbreviation for the word 'Christmas' (just as 'Xian' is also sometimes used as an abbreviation of the word 'Christian')."
I had heard this before at Church but had to look it up to explain it (Snopes).

Smarty pants!!!!
I still prefer Christmas for person/religious reasons. Also, to me it just seems lazy to write Xmas instead of Christmas. Just like r instead of are, u instead of you, b4 instead of before....I hate those too.

Gee, I didn't think I had anything to complain about this week.

[zippy-kat]

LOL Is anyone watching 20/20? "Myths, Lies, and Nasty Behaviors" is the title and they're doing the top 10.

So far we've covered littering and cell phones... lol

[lady_zana]

Just like r instead of are, u instead of you, b4 instead of before....I hate those too.

Oh, me too! I hate all those "internet slang" words.....like l8er (later) and kewl (cool)........and all the others I can't think of right now.....

[Lady's Human]

Richard, I would grant them citizenship under one restriction. First they have to complete a 6 year enlistment in the military. After that, they're home free.

[Karen]

Richard, I would grant them citizenship under one restriction. First they have to complete a 6 year enlistment in the military. After that, they're home free.

Yes, Mr. Heinlein?

[Lady's Human]

Actually, that was Heinlein's plan for voting rights.

France does the same thing with the French Foreign Legion, and unlike their regular immigration policies, it actually works.

[gini]

Oh dear, the kids are quarreling again!

[Lady's Human]

AM NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lobodeb]

My hubby and I are at odds on this one. He thinks this new law they're trying to pass is terrible! Probably because half of his family would then become criminals. My view? You SHOULD be considered a criminal if you enter ANY country illegally. As Richard said, why should you be granted the same rights and liberties as me when you broke the law to get here?

Richard, I would grant them citizenship under one restriction. First they have to complete a 6 year enlistment in the military. After that, they're home free.

Good idea!

[RICHARD]

I always wanted to be a Starship Trooper...where do I sign up?

Being a space cadet is so pedestrian.

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Deb,

THAT is the biggest thing that irritates me....

THEY BROKE THE FRIGGIN' RULES..........

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One of my biggest peeves of the day?

My mayor....


I have seen this guy on TV 5 times at different events in the last few weeks.

He started the LA marathon, He was at a Hollywood walk of fame dedication,
On the Ask the Mayor segment on the local TV station, in New York for some school thing and at City Hall pandering to the protestors...

If there is a camera around, he'll be there.