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Obama's Use of Complete Sentences Stirs Controversy

A Person — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:52:09 -0600

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Andy Borowitz wrote:In the first two weeks since the election, President-elect Barack Obama has broken with a tradition established over the past eight years through his controversial use of complete sentences, political observers say.

Millions of Americans who watched Mr. Obama's appearance on CBS's 60 Minutes on Sunday witnessed the president-elect's unorthodox verbal tick, which had Mr. Obama employing grammatically correct sentences virtually every time he opened his mouth.

But Mr. Obama's decision to use complete sentences in his public pronouncements carries with it certain risks, since after the last eight years many Americans may find his odd speaking style jarring.

According to presidential historian Davis Logsdon of the University of Minnesota, some Americans might find it "alienating" to have a president who speaks English as if it were his first language.

"Every time Obama opens his mouth, his subjects and verbs are in agreement," says Mr. Logsdon. "If he keeps it up, he is running the risk of sounding like an elitist."

The historian said that if Mr. Obama insists on using complete sentences in his speeches, the public may find itself saying, "Okay, subject, predicate, subject predicate -- we get it, stop showing off."

The president-elect's stubborn insistence on using complete sentences has already attracted a rebuke from one of his harshest critics, Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska.

"Talking with complete sentences there and also too talking in a way that ordinary Americans like Joe the Plumber and Tito the Builder can't really do there, I think needing to do that isn't tapping into what Americans are needing also," she said.

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God hates Catholics?

A Person — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:31:28 -0600

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Oh Lord, send me a sign

Greensboro: "Lock your doors."

Liv — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:09:39 -0600

By: Liv

Matty Sheets on Mike's Grocery and the new level of violence in the city

"Lock your doors."

Full post here.

Yvonne Johnson, may go down as worst mayor ever. The proverbial "Geroge Bush JR " of Greensboro. I can't go to work without MS-13 shooting at me....

Where's Greensboro's saving face?

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Is the Economy just an Excuse for Companies to act badly.

Liv — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:18:32 -0600

By: Liv

Thought: Some companies are honestly effected by the economy. Others use the excuse of the current situation in America to make corrupt, even decisions which in a normal economy would tarnish their brands image... but this is a get out of jail free card in the public's perception?

Just say Lehman brothers and we're closing the plant.... and everything is great!

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Vampire Kit, just in time for Christmas

Liv — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:09:42 -0600

By: Liv

Would this not make the most impressive conversation piece for when friends come over?

Natchez, Miss.:A complete and authentic vampire killing kit — made around 1800 and complete with stakes, mirrors, a gun with silver bullets, crosses, a Bible, holy water, candles and even garlic, all housed in a American walnut case with a carved cross on top — attained $14,850 in the Jimmy Pippen estate sale by Stevens October 3–4 in the new Natchez Convention Center. VIA

Just Tell me Why?

Liv — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:58:45 -0600

By: Liv

Why do they do it? I mean... it's not for food is it? I don't understand? They're such majestic creatures.....

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Krispy Kreme's Mince Pie Doughnut

Liv — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:46:33 -0600

By: Liv

One of Greensboring's loyal followers based in the U.K., sent me this across the pond on Face Book tonight:

Doughnut maker Krispy Kreme is rolling out a new Christmas version of the famous treat which will be available across stores from 1 December.

On the shelves for just one month over the Christmas season, the new "Mince Pie" doughnut is filled with sweet fruit mincemeat and topped off with white icing and a candy holly leaf.

A mince pie doughnut will cost £1.10 and a box will be £7.95.

VIA

Now how can I get a job peddling doughnuts over in the U.K..... I could come up with really cool incarnations.... "Fish & Chips Doughnuts", "Curry doughnut", err..... how about a fat-free doughnut? If there is one person who could create it... it would be me.

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Laundry Detergent....

Liv — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:32:50 -0600

By: Liv

So I'm at Wal-Mart yesterday and I decided to buy this new "Gain" laundry detergent which has this great looking box with fruit on it and several statements which suggested my clothes would smell like wonderful fruit flavors.

I thought.... Sweater + Fruit Loops = Kewl!!!

I figured it was a market ploy, but still it's a great idea... Yes, I want my clothes to smell incredibly good!!!! Well sadly, they didn't smell any different then normal cheap detergent. I'm disappointed. Technically I still think there's a niche market here. That said, I truly wonder the difference between the "cheap-o" laundry detergent, and the Tide stuff. I mean, Tide is super expensive, and I do love the smell.... but It's hard for me to believe it's so much better it's worth paying 12 times the price of the off-brand. Yet some people must.... because Tide is still in business.

Oh and what's with the newer "high concentrate" versions.... if they could have concentrated it all along, then why didn't they?

Was there some giant leap in laundry detergent technology in the last year, and I just didn't hear about it?

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Bo Berry Biscuit Recipe Solved....

Liv — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:01:10 -0600

By: Liv

Tonight I had a moment of genius. I solved the dilemma which has caused problems for people of the south for as long as I lived here. How to get Bo Berry Biscuits (from Bojangles) at home.... Oh gosh.... Just look at this puppy.... I made that....

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If There was no heaven would you live your life differently?

Liv — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:14:58 -0600

By: Liv

Torchwood inspired of course, but I thought it was a really good question. If the vast majority of people in this world knew (or believed) there was nothing after death.... What kind of world would we live in?

I know the knowledge (or my belief as BHL would say) of such information has actually bettered my life. I tend to embrace everyday things now, where as before I was a bit blind to it all. I've always said all along, that even if you believe in a religion, you should live your life as if this was your only one.

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Automotive Industry Bail Out vs Public Transportation

Liv — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:22:54 -0600

By: Liv

I wonder.... If we were to use that 25 billion dollars to facilitate public transportation infrastructure rather then a industry whom was just a few months ago was producing "Hummers", would that not be the better thing to do? Americans give up their cars? How about we bail-out the bicycle industry?

I mean honestly, If there was a subway which ran consistently, and repetitively throughout the day like they do in London from my house into work... I might never drive again.

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