Nelson Mandela on U.S. actions...

[Paul]

   I too disapprove of the President's pronunciation. However, I think it is totally irrelevant.

   From Merriam-Webster: Though disapproved of by many, pronunciations ending in \-ky&-l&r\ have been found in widespread use among educated speakers including scientists, lawyers, professors, congressmen, U.S. cabinet members, and at least one U.S. president and one vice president. While most common in the U.S., these pronunciations have also been heard from British and Canadian speakers.

   I would like to see the PBS series The Story of English again. I enjoyed hearing Robert MacNeil describe his personal reaction to changes in the language both before he knew the history of English and afterward. It's strange that people know the language changes but often believe change is wrong.

      Paul

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Soledad
I can do that too....

Capitalism is when the already privileged and rich get richer on the backs of the middle class and working poor. There is little chance to break from the cycle, and if you don't it's because you're lazy and not because the system was against you from the start.


Hmmmm...that was fun.

i would appreciate it if you keep to your side of the discussion and not have fun

the work of satan is tough enough without your competition.

[tatsxxx11]

I would like to see the PBS series The Story of English again. I enjoyed hearing Robert MacNeil describe his personal reaction to changes in the language both before he knew the history of English and afterward. It's strange that people know the language changes but often believe change is wrong.

Paul, wasn't that an enlightening series!! Fabulous! I do so wish MacNeil were still part of the MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour. I miss his dulcet tones and understated presentation, not to mention his keen insight; a rarity on the news these days. Now that was a news program that offered some welcomed, balanced perspective. Anyway, I have the book and the video of the series. If I can dig them up, I'd be happy to send them to you. Maybe a break from the diatribe and a little erudition is in order!! Next week's lesson "The History of the World." Test to follow!

[RICHARD]

http://www.mrkabc.com/more/libcon.html

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by mugsy
Richard....2 of our dogs are Great Danes! lol And Vonney to name one, would just as soon eat a cat as look at it! lol Perhaps we can think about it if we can find a big enough vehicle to get all of them in there!

i'll get a cat for each of them.......just kidding!
i love my cat.

until he starts knocking stuff of the shelves.

[mugsy]

I got 3 liberals and 2 conservatives

[RICHARD]

ists and als, tives

as in commun, fasc, liber, left, anarch, conserva

-usually are smaller portions of the political spectrum,
ists don't last long, as in communists and fascists.

als are still feeling their oats and are trying to fit into their niche.

tives are the middle of the road.

cans and crats

as in demo and republi
they have been around and they win because of seniority

of course no rules are hard and fast. adjust affliation as you may deem necessary.