The psychological terms such as 'idiot' and 'moron' fell out of professional use and into the common language well before you and I were born. If you wish to look up an idiomatic dictionary you will learn the currently accepted definitions. But describing 'lefties' especially centre-lefties as 'enemies' puts you right in the middle of the idiomatic definition of idiot. Anyone remember McCarthy? No doubt you and madagain would love to see that all over again.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pete Theisen Sent: Tuesday, 25 November 2008 12:52 PM To: ProFox Email List Subject: Re: [OT] 25 billion won't do it? Geoff Flight wrote: > < Offering the observation that the left can not be appeased and that they > form an enemy within is not the same as despising them.> > > it is however manifestly idiotic and not at all in keeping with modern > political norms. Like madagain, you define 'enemies' as those who disagree > with you. That IS the attitude of the despot. Hi Geoff! When I went to school "idiots" had an IQ of less than 20, incapable of any expressed thought, thus no idea could be "idiotic" if it were expressed at all. I understand that the term has now been adopted by those who have superior self opinions to name-call everyone else. As such, I consider it a compliment. -- Regards, Pete http://pete-theisen.com/ [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
