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What’s In A Word or Phrase?

43 Comments
Thursday, August, 27, 2009 6:51 PM Patrick Bohan writes:

Mrs AL

Another great play on words. I am not very good at mixing and matching words, but the word Congress always miffed me. If progress is forward moving, wouldn't congress be backwards moving? It seems fitting.
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Thursday, August, 27, 2009 9:58 PM Jeffrey writes:

Mrs AL

Main-stream media -> Establishment Media. The former-hippie 'journalists' should particularly hate being called 'establishment' anything.

Obamacare -> Gov't Health Control (GHC). It's accurate. 'Obama-' makes it about personality; same with 'Kennedy-'. Gov't will run medical treatment via bureaucracy. Bureaucracy is a machine for controling people; it has not heart; it can not care.

Transforming America -> Conquest of America. It is not the business of politicians to transform America, even presuming that politicians know best. America does not move forward by we, the people doing what they, the elite tell us to do.

Pro-choice -> Anti-life. Abortion has not remade America; it has un-made a generation of Americans.

Green -> color of beer on St. Patrick's Day.

Political correctness -> political control.

Regards,
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Friday, August, 28, 2009 1:25 AM sgt.stryker writes:

Mrs.AL

Another great post.
I like Jeffery's suggestions.

The "transforming/transformation" of America was a consistent theme throughout the campaign. Barry continually threw that phrase around, and most of us knew what he meant to do. Now the mushy middle is getting a rude awakening, realizing it wasn't just campaign rhetoric.

Caveat Emptor.
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Friday, August, 28, 2009 5:21 AM Saltwater writes:

Teachable moment

is one that should be relegated to the dustbin of arcane phrases.
Rocks, trees, and even the ocean are burdened by sorrow over man's treatment of Gaia, or Mother Earth. Now they tell us that time itself is capable of education. I cannot comprehend the elitist left's fascination with anthropomorphizing everything. Maybe it's because I don't have a secret decoder ring or know the club's secret handshake.
Arianna Huffington has gone so far as to deem Kennedy's death as a “teachable moment”. ????
If we must – I suggest we revert to the phrase that served so well for so many generations, and call them learning experiances.
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Friday, August, 28, 2009 7:51 AM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Patrick the Wordsmith

I think you’re good at mixing and matching words. Heck, you're published. More than I can say.

I like the way a lot of posters use CONgress when writing. Works for me too. Only difference between us is when I see CONgress I think of a con game being played.
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Friday, August, 28, 2009 7:53 AM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Works for Me, Jeffrey

“Establishment Media” is perfect and carries with it a bit of poetic justice. I am recalling all the ‘anti-establishment’ schtuff back in the day. I will remember this one for sure and am going to look for places to use it!

Like sgt.stryker I like your other suggestions also.
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Friday, August, 28, 2009 7:55 AM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Caveat Emptor is Right, Sgt.Stryker

The mushy middle may not yet fully understand what is happening and that is what is kind of disconcerting in all of this. Fortunately, the ‘health care’ debate has touched them personally. Hopefully this will lead them to think beyond themselves and contemplate the fate of their children, grandchildren and, great grandbabies.
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Friday, August, 28, 2009 7:56 AM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Saltwater’s Learning Experience

Now that you brought it up, I did always kind of recoil when I heard the phrase “teachable moment” and now I know why! Thanx.

Shhhh … just between you and me, there is NO secret decoder ring or secret handshake. They just want you to think that so you feel left out, Saltwater. Children have a way of being cruel at times.
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Friday, August, 28, 2009 8:25 AM drpete writes:

The latest Mrs. AL word game

Mainstream media = graduates of J schools who were inspired bunches and bunches by Woodward & Bernstein.

Obamacare = Yomamacare = from womb to tomb on our nickel.

Transforming America = The road to Man da loser.

Choice = What you get to do if your fetus is healthy and viable and you want us to pay for your abortion and what we get to do when you get sorta oldish and you're costing us more than you're paying in.

Green = PMS 326C-ish to 349-ish or when I yell "Go Green", somebody else yells "Go White" 'cause we're cheering for our Michigan State Spartans. (No PMS is for Pantone Matching System.)
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Friday, August, 28, 2009 8:53 AM Georgetwin writes:

Mrs. AL

Go to JP Savage's chat-room by going to http://www.fundmental.com/thchat.php

Then look for the "Register/update password" link to set up your chat ID.

We are scheduling for 09/12 "off the grid".

Hit Bobbie on EMail and see if you can hitch a ride on her busload.
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Friday, August, 28, 2009 12:37 PM INTHENOW writes:

Off Topic


Drop me an email if you need transpo to the 9/12 event: aircanart@gmail.com. My good friend in Huntly (near Front Royal) is offering rides.

Tim
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Friday, August, 28, 2009 2:03 PM Eric writes:

Mrs. Al

Hard working politicians> Enough said...

Hope> Part of Obama's slogan that should be changed to Nope.

Progressives> Not really progressing but the heading opposite way.

Homeland Security> Who's Napolitano really protecting? Heck, who's she really think are the enemies?

Good post.
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Friday, August, 28, 2009 2:09 PM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

So, DrPete, How Much Did You Make …

when Pantone was bought by X-Rite Inc.? (tic)

I think I like “from womb to tomb on our nickel” the most. Bu wait, if it’s womb to tomb, who’s actually supplying the nickel? I confuse easily, DrPete.
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Friday, August, 28, 2009 2:11 PM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Georgetwin and INTHENOW

Hey, appreciate both sets of information. You are tooooo kind to come to my site and let me know!! At the moment we are still dealing with plumbing issues and am distracted but will keep both sets of info.
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Friday, August, 28, 2009 2:25 PM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Now, Now, Eric …

Do I detect a twinge of sarcasm with your “hard working politicians” entry? You know it takes a lot of work, planning and, manipulation to live off the public trough for as many years as do some politicians.

Remember one of the dictionary definitions of “trough” is – ‘an elongated area of low barometric pressure.’ And a good number of politicians today are low on a lot of things! Let’s try and understand, shall we?

Liked your entries, Eric.
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Saturday, August, 29, 2009 7:56 AM davecatbone writes:

Mrs Al

I prefer:
1 - the Enemedia
2 - No Care
3 - Communist Revolution
4 - Pro Death of Babies

but then, who listens to me? :)
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Sunday, August, 30, 2009 1:28 PM Christopher writes:

Mrs. AL

Well you know my position on abortion. Again, I would like to hear a pro-lifer really take on the legal realities of Roe. Are we a country that wants to make abortion a luxury item for the rich, or do we believe that a specific medical procedure (which we may disagree with) should be open to all Americans and not just the wealthy and white.
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Monday, August, 31, 2009 7:09 AM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Enemedia – Good One, Davecat!

I was laughing so hard I could hardly type, Davecat. Got news for you, too – people do listen to you – including yours truly!
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Monday, August, 31, 2009 7:17 AM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

We Disagree, Christopher, But …

that doesn’t mean we can’t communicate on the subject of abortion. The legal realities of Roe, IMHO, are this – it was not a case to be heard in the Supreme Court. There was no jurisdiction. Roe was an intra-State issue period. This should have been slugged out at the State level and ended there. I know there are many "legal scholars" who laugh at my simplistic approach. That's ok. Life really is simple and those who want to over-complicate it tend to be up to something with less than honorable intentions, IMO.

Also, using the “wealthy and white” argument reveals a dependence upon not only emotionalism, but class warfare as well. I thought those in your age bracket were getting past this propensity. Guess I am wrong … again.
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Monday, August, 31, 2009 9:37 AM MD/MG writes:

Hellooooooo Mrs.AL

Constitutional Lawyer is the phrase that drives me off the cliff.

Most of the Constitutional lawyers are libs who want to destroy the Constitution. Bunch of bed-wetting commie pinkos who just want to destroy our way of life and are power hungry.
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Monday, August, 31, 2009 4:22 PM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Howwwwdy, MD/MG

Good one!! Today, Constitutional Lawyer seems to be an oxymoron ... or moronic, whichever! Personally, the last lawyer that got my attention in earnest was Robert Bork. Not everyone liked him that's for sure, but I did enjoy reading his book (even if I had to re-read some of the text -- haha!)
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Wednesday, September, 02, 2009 12:00 AM Jim writes:

My List

ObamaZombie: a person who appears to be lifeless, apathetic, or totally lacking in independent judgment that worships a lying, Marxist, Fascist, racist, elitist

Kennedycare: the act of letting a politcal liability suffercate in the back seat of your car

Hope-N-change: hoping you don't end up eating a pain pill because the Marxis-in-chief changed you to the government healthcare (did I mention someone stops by your house and tries to talk you into taking the blue pill)

Fairness: give all your money to the government you greedy white person, you're black? Uncle Tom!

Although you are truly Mrs.AT, sometimes you are also Mrs. AE (Always Entertaining)
It's my distinct honor to post on your site
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Wednesday, September, 02, 2009 9:54 AM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Your List, Jim …

Is indeed unique. Let’s see, which is my favorite, hmmm. Ok, I choose “Fairness.” Very apt description today (as it has been for some time now). Got any suggestions what should replace this word in the political context?

BTW, if you keep throwing acronyms at me, I am going to forget who I am – haha! Thanx.
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Thursday, September, 03, 2009 12:44 AM Gar Swaffar writes:

Let them use

Rainbow, instead of Green.
They're all over the far left spectrum of whacko-hood
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Thursday, September, 03, 2009 4:27 PM Mike the Pirate writes:

How's these

MSM-Moroniclly SAD Media bent on the left's adgenda. Obamacare-Socialism by another name(Shakespere was right!)but this time the name stinks. Transforming America (see answer 2!) Pro-choice-the only choices THEY seem fit. Green- the stuff they are lining their pockets with and still do nothing!!Political correctness---what is seen thru their Bolsalvic tinted glasses!!
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Thursday, September, 03, 2009 10:07 PM dawndawn writes:

Not So Great Expectations

"Hope" will never do it for me again, Mrs. AL! I will always have to use quotation marks and search the Thesaurus and Dictionary for a sorry replacement to "hope".

The phrase, "Jobs Saved or Created", seems to diminish the intellect of any thinking adult or high school/college graduate who does not have any kind of job and no prospects!

"Public Option" would appear to be good for the public when, in fact, the "Public Option" is oppression of the people.

"Cash for Clunkers" is an obamanation of what used to be the American Car Industry. Massive destruction of viable vehicles. Is there money to pay the dealerships? Read today, they will be paid at the end of the month. The Rangel Rule? Good post and great thread, Mrs. AL!





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Thursday, September, 03, 2009 10:48 PM glnflwrs writes:

MrsAL

You've started something here. So I will offer a couple...

Obamacare = An accurate description of the reform bill content. It is care of the type Obama is capable of giving

Woman's Right to Choose = a license to murder

"Moving/going forward" should be changed to...
"Forget all about it and move on.org"

"Let me make it perfectly clear..." = BOHICA or
"I am about to lie to you, get ready..."

"We can't just do nothing" should be answered...
"Oh yes we can't!!"

Bi-partisan should be defined as "We BOTH(bi) agree to my decisions"

Liberal should be replaced with Deficrat


An aside...

I feel we should mount an emergency rescue effort to extract Bo, the first dog, from his captors. Poor mistreated pup.

Glenn
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Friday, September, 04, 2009 12:31 PM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Gar’s Rainbow Recco

I like that, Gar. You are so right about the “spectrum of whacko-hood”! This is all kind of pathetic, isn’t it?
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Friday, September, 04, 2009 12:32 PM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Hey, Mike the Pirate …

These are great. And I could not agree more that green =s “the stuff they are lining their pockets with and still do nothing.” Makes ya’ kind of wonder where our fellow Citizen’s heads have been all these years, eh?
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Friday, September, 04, 2009 12:33 PM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Dawn’s Not So Great Expectations

Gosh, Dawn, you have given me four more reasons to think before I speak or write. I was especially taken by your analysis of the word “hope.” I go nuts when perfectly good words/phrases are bastardized.
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Friday, September, 04, 2009 12:34 PM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Glenn’s Call for Emergency Bo Rescue

I have to tell you, Glenn, that is one of the more unique plans of action I have heard in a time and I’m not so sure you aren’t right. As for your reccos for language replacements, these are great. The most intriguing to me is “… oh yes we can’t.” Hit ‘em with that and we will confuse them for a time!
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Friday, September, 04, 2009 7:33 PM Snow Knight writes:

WOW

These are tough words to match! I"m gonna be safe and say they are all creative!!I will be watching congress next week---It should be verrry interesting.
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Saturday, September, 05, 2009 9:30 AM Pen Captain writes:

How bout...

MSM--Mass Socialist Mindbending. Obamacare--A deceptive big brother power grab. Transforming America--USSA. Choice--the only choice you have is the one thay give you. green--the grass they think is but capitol hill is covered by pricky weeds!!(anyone got a weed-eater I can barrow?)
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Saturday, September, 05, 2009 5:59 PM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Snow Knight Watching …

Yea, I’ll be watching too with keen interest, Snow Knight. Should be a hoot when the President addresses congress, eh? What a pile of dog doo. What part of KEEP YOUR MITTS OFF, don’t these people get?
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Saturday, September, 05, 2009 6:00 PM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Pen Captain, Your MSM Replacement …

Is great. “Mindbending” is a perfect description! Oh and BTW, I got a weed-eater you can borrow. You gonna’ be in D.C. on the 12th?
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Saturday, September, 05, 2009 6:02 PM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

To One and All

Should you come by and wonder why I have not visited your place, it's because I am in one of those times of life called 'whatever can go haywire will'. I will resume visiting as soon as I can.
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Saturday, September, 05, 2009 6:28 PM Jim writes:

Don't sweat it!

We all know that sometimes life gets in the way of life. I travel a lot and can't get on for weeks sometimes. We'll look for you when things quite down on your end. My only hope is tha tall is well for you and yours.

It's a joy having you here Mrs.AT
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Monday, September, 07, 2009 12:48 AM Jesse "The Mind" Norman writes:

Mrs. AL

Said one editor of a mainstream media newspaper "me no mainstream anything, me smokem peace pipe".

MSM: Messiah Spun Media

Obamacare: The future of NASA in sending old fogeys to Mars on a one way trip

Transforming America: Changing Stars N Stripes to Hammer N Sicle

Pro-choice: Government giveaway for Ovarian Mulligan cards paid for by China (my first presidential run blog... sorry to self promote)

Green: Envy... Obama wishes he was really Lord.

Political correctness: Triple absorption diaper that goes on the heads of those with any independent thought intent on sucking dry to the last drop of cerebralspinal fluid out of their skulls.
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Tuesday, September, 08, 2009 2:05 PM crossbow writes:

OK

MSM--mostly socialistic mush. Obamacare---hilarycare revised. Transforming America---not as long as WE the people are here and WE the pepole VOTE!!. Pro-choice---something unborn babies are denied. green---the eyes of washington on other areas they want to take over!!
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Friday, September, 11, 2009 8:50 AM Patriot 76 writes:

I'm in

MSM-Mostly Slanted(wrong way) Media- Obammacare- "Big Brother at our doorstop-Transforming Amerca-what "they" want to do --NOT as long as WE the people and the CONSTITUTION are STANDING!!!Pro-choice--A joke in the leftest lib world. Green--the crinkly stuff going out of OUR pockets into their pockets! -----Hey Mrs AL I am oficially ONBOARD now! come on by.
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Saturday, September, 12, 2009 10:34 AM trespassers william writes:

Off Subject

Here is an idea to find out whether we true conservatives are really ready to take the reins. Let’s begin e-mailing a list of what the people want for "Health Care Reform". After all The Great Oz and his Munchkins keep lying and saying no one had provided alternatives. Okay so let's "pony up" and provide some. Here is part of my list;

1. NO PUBLIC OPTION and NO TRIGGERS FOR A PUBLIC OPTION (its number one for a reason)

2. Tort reform that favors doctors and patients, not trial lawyers.

3. Specific language stating that Illegal Aliens will be EXCLUDED from this and requirements to show proof of U.S. Citizenship (Driver's Licenses and State issued ID's won't work) for medical insurance.

4. Transferability of coverage and less government regulation over what the insurance companies can put together.

5. No additional language for pork projects, this is supposed to be about health care reform-not a senator or representative slipping something in for their pet project or group (like Obama and ACORN) or trying to slip something in to gum up the process.
Please, please spread the word and
send your list. I would suggest e-mailing your Rep. and Senator, but most of them don't really give a RA what we want.
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Saturday, September, 12, 2009 9:20 PM Gar Swaffar writes:

The english language

is a funny thing and really rather complicated.

*The fish was battered being caught in the net, and then battered and fried.
*The bandage was wound around the wound.
*He could lead if he'd get the lead out.
*A bass was painted on the bass drum.
etc etc...


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Monday, September, 14, 2009 7:23 AM Mrs. AL (Always Learning) writes:

Howdy, Ya'll

Jim, Jesse, crossbow, Patriot76, tresspassers, Gar ...

Thanx for stopping by! I will be coming by your places as soon as I can. Been a rather eventful couple weeks or so and am working on a new post myself. Everyone’s comments are spot on and Patriot76, it’s good to know you are up and running. I’ll be getting there soon.
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