How much would you pay for Sarah Palin's book?

shemp · 14th November 2009, 04:00 PM

I'll resist doing the Billy Mays shtick and just ask the question.

Esperdome · 14th November 2009, 04:22 PM

Depends, is there a centerfold picture in the middle?

GanipGnop · 14th November 2009, 04:39 PM

Toilet paper would have to become mighty scarce before I'd pay money for a wipin' book. Then again with all the budget cuts libraries will need janitorial supplies.

leftysergeant · 14th November 2009, 04:57 PM

I can see only one good thing coming out of this book.

The righties will waste money that could have gone to a worthwhile Republican candidate who had a chance at winning somewhere, in order to buy a few gross of the book to give as Christmas and Hannuka gifts to lefties who will just laugh and draw mustaches on all the pictures of the Arctic MILF.

Paris Hilton is looking more intelligent every day. Maybe she should sponsor Palin's book-signing tour.

Darth Rotor · 14th November 2009, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by leftysergeant

.. the Arctic MILF.

I rather liked that turn of phrase.

Quote:

Paris Hilton is looking more intelligent every day. Maybe she should sponsor Palin's book-signing tour.

Would make as much sense as Palin being selected for McCain's VP ...

Whiplash · 14th November 2009, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by Darth Rotor

I rather liked that turn of phrase.

I didn't. Apparently it's ok to marginalize and cheapen a woman, if she's a Republican. Don't dare ever do it to a Democrat however.

Isn't that what tolerance should really be about? Being tolerant, equally, to everyone? Especially women, who have fought so hard to make a go of things for themselves?

Not in the minds of some apparently.

Darth Rotor · 14th November 2009, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Whiplash

I didn't. Apparently it's ok to marginalize and cheapen a woman, if she's a Republican. Don't dare ever do it to a Democrat however.

Isn't that what tolerance should really be about? Being tolerant, equally, to everyone? Especially women, who have fought so hard to make a go of things for themselves?

Not in the minds of some apparently.

I guess you've missed a few of my jests in re the First Carpet Muncher and Chief Ash Tray and Lamp thrower from a few years back. She failed to meet the MILF standard.

Not that she cares.

DR

Esperdome · 14th November 2009, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by Whiplash

I didn't. Apparently it's ok to marginalize and cheapen a woman, if she's a Republican. Don't dare ever do it to a Democrat however.

Isn't that what tolerance should really be about? Being tolerant, equally, to everyone? Especially women, who have fought so hard to make a go of things for themselves?

Not in the minds of some apparently.

I am very curious about that world you live in where no one bashes on Hillary Clinton or Nancy Pelosi.

leftysergeant · 14th November 2009, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by Whiplash

I didn't. Apparently it's ok to marginalize and cheapen a woman, if she's a Republican. Don't dare ever do it to a Democrat however.

If there were a Democrat trying to make it on her looks and who brought nothing else to the table, and who showed an utter lack of credibility or ethics, you better beleive I would slam her.

Quote:

Isn't that what tolerance should really be about? Being tolerant, equally, to everyone? Especially women, who have fought so hard to make a go of things for themselves?

Palin is making it on her looks, Full stop.

Tailgater · 14th November 2009, 07:19 PM

I wouldn't read the book, because I would never consider voting for her. I also don't care for the 'who did what' drama.

Whiplash, You're just wrong here.

eeyore1954 · 14th November 2009, 09:06 PM

I didn't see an appropriate answer for me. I would not pay anything for it , I would not read it for free from the library but I would read it if "you" paid me enough.

eeyore1954 · 14th November 2009, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by Esperdome

I am very curious about that world you live in where no one bashes on Hillary Clinton or Nancy Pelosi.

But calling her a MILF is much more than bashing. Although a lot of tasteless remarks were hurled at Hillary Clinton also.

Tailgater · 14th November 2009, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by eeyore1954

But calling her a MILF is much more than bashing. Although a lot of tasteless remarks were hurled at Hillary Clinton also.

I would think MILF would be a compliment of the construction worker variety.

Esperdome · 14th November 2009, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by eeyore1954

But calling her a MILF is much more than bashing. Although a lot of tasteless remarks were hurled at Hillary Clinton also.

Back in the day, Hillary was a MILF. Not so much anymore.

I still respect her 1000% more than Sarah Palin.

SezMe · 14th November 2009, 09:33 PM

I'm going to forgo buying the book and, instead, buy a sense of humor for Whip.

fuelair · 14th November 2009, 09:33 PM

I voted Planet X - but that one is correct even IFF Planet X=Earth.

corplinx · 14th November 2009, 09:59 PM

Since it was ghostwritten, the question is, will Sarah Palin read her own book?

dudalb · 14th November 2009, 10:11 PM

Nothing, since all the juicy parts will be pretty much reported in the news anyway.

psychictv · 14th November 2009, 11:05 PM

I would totally read this if you paid me. You missed that option.

the_eye · 15th November 2009, 03:17 AM

Originally Posted by Whiplash

I didn't. Apparently it's ok to marginalize and cheapen a woman, if she's a Republican. Don't dare ever do it to a Democrat however.

Isn't that what tolerance should really be about? Being tolerant, equally, to everyone? Especially women, who have fought so hard to make a go of things for themselves?

Not in the minds of some apparently.

Sarah Palin marginalizes and cheapens women. Palin and Women like her are an impediment to progress for Women.

Besides, she's a moron.

Alt+F4 · 15th November 2009, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Whiplash

Apparently it's ok to marginalize and cheapen a woman, if she's a Republican. Don't dare ever do it to a Democrat however.

You must be kidding. Do you know how many Hillary Clinton hating books have come out over the last decade?

GreNME · 15th November 2009, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Whiplash

I didn't. Apparently it's ok to marginalize and cheapen a woman, if she's a Republican. Don't dare ever do it to a Democrat however.

Do you live on the planet where if a lie is repeated often enough it magically becomes the truth?

Sporanox · 15th November 2009, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by GreNME

Do you live on the planet where if a lie is repeated often enough it magically becomes the truth?

How many people here are okay with the MILF label applied to Palin, or have referred to other political women in like jest?

Personally, I believe it's disrespectful. But if you don't keep a double standard, I won't lose sleep over it. The term is ingrained in our culture at this point.

Jeff Corey · 15th November 2009, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Sporanox

How many people here are okay with the MILF label applied to Palin, or have referred to other political women in like jest?

Personally, I believe it's disrespectful. But if you don't keep a double standard, I won't lose sleep over it. The term is ingrained in our culture at this point.

I had to look it up in the Urban Dictionary. http://www.urbandictionary.com/zoom.php?imageid=29215

Alt+F4 · 15th November 2009, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Jeff Corey

I had to look it up...

Me too. I don't think it's ingrained in our culture at all. Remember back in 1988 when the criticism against Dan Quayle was that he was nothing but a handsome moron? That too passed.

Eyeron · 15th November 2009, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Isn't that what tolerance should really be about? Being tolerant, equally, to everyone? Especially women, who have fought so hard to make a go of things for themselves?

No, in partisan politics tolerance is all about tolerating "me" and only people who agree with "me" because only "my" views are correct and nobody else needs apply.

The reason why I put the word me into quotes is because of this attitude being common in all political parties. That is not my personal philosophy.

It should be equal tolerance for many different philosophies, as long as that philosophy isn't about eating the entrails of children, then it really shouldn't matter.

And, it really frustrates me to no end when I see people who proclaim tolerance start demeaning other people. It's very dishonest.

fuelair · 15th November 2009, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by corplinx

Since it was ghostwritten, the question is, will Sarah Palin read her own book?

Or, more importantly, can she??
And, even if she can, can she remember the title or any quotes from it. She seemed to have a good bit of difficulty in that area a year or so ago with other things she had read (I am taking her word for that)

!!

fuelair · 15th November 2009, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by GreNME

Do you live on the planet where if a lie is repeated often enough it magically becomes the truth?

Dare I mention a dead German guy!!

fuelair · 15th November 2009, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Sporanox

How many people here are okay with the MILF label applied to Palin, or have referred to other political women in like jest?

Personally, I believe it's disrespectful. But if you don't keep a double standard, I won't lose sleep over it. The term is ingrained in our culture at this point.

I believe the situation is that it is disrespectful but it is not considered by those using it as negative*.

* Because it expresses a technically positive opinion (about it's target) of the person saying it but no negative point about the person it is thought/said about.

Sporanox · 15th November 2009, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by fuelair

* Because it expresses a technically positive opinion (about it's target) of the person saying it but no negative point about the person it is thought/said about.

Technically. Yet, we all know that's not the case.

Gord_in_Toronto · 15th November 2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

I wouldn't read the book if you paid me!

Um. How much would you pay me?

I was going to check "I wouldn't read it if you gave it to me for free". But that wasn't an option so I checked Planet X.

Cain · 15th November 2009, 07:29 PM

I was listening to Rush Limbaugh's show a little over a week ago and he said that during the campaign the press "literally crucified" Palin. Of course, who am I to judge? Sarah Palin's going to become what Limbaugh is: a best selling author. Better still, they're the type of writers who didn't have to even bother writing.

Eyeron · 15th November 2009, 11:27 PM

Hmmm..... when I think of literally crucified I think of that Conan scene where he is nailed to a huge tree and he chomps on a vulture.

Literally speaking.

Corsair 115 · 16th November 2009, 01:46 AM

Originally Posted by GreNME

Do you live on the planet where if a lie is repeated often enough it magically becomes the truth?

Wait, you mean planet Earth is not that planet? I could have sworn it was based on some of the threads in this forum.

leftysergeant · 16th November 2009, 03:59 AM

I describe Palin in the terms I do because it seems to be the only thing she has going for her.

As for comparing Palin to Quayle, Quayle seems today to be somewhat less a moron, but only because we have a new specimen against whom we can measure him.

GanipGnop · 16th November 2009, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by Eyeron

Hmmm..... when I think of literally crucified I think of that Conan scene where he is nailed to a huge tree and he chomps on a vulture.

Literally speaking.

If Palin crucified anybody she'd have to do it illiterately. Hopefully this Arctic Airhead completely follows Limbaugh's career path. I can't wait to read about Palin's 100 pill a day Oxycontin addiction.

Seriously, Palin wants everyone to back off her family now but she had no problem using them on the campaign trail to emphasize her misguided convictions. I'm sure Amy Carter and Chelsea Clinton wanted the same anonymity but it didn't stop Saturday Night live from skewering both of them and their parents (or the Bush family for that matter). Public figures enjoy no protection from satire, parody or investigative reporting Sara Palin is a crybaby quitter who can't stand the heat so she got out of the kitchen.

Tailgater · 16th November 2009, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by Sporanox

Technically. Yet, we all know that's not the case.

Says who? Being liked and being a MILF are different animals.

Mark6 · 16th November 2009, 12:50 PM

Couple dollars, but only if photo on inside back cover is nude.

Mark6 · 16th November 2009, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by Alt+F4

Me too. I don't think it's ingrained in our culture at all. Remember back in 1988 when the criticism against Dan Quayle was that he was nothing but a handsome moron? That too passed.

"Handsome moron" was a cultural reference?

Mark6 · 16th November 2009, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by fuelair

Dare I mention a dead German guy!!

For some strange reason, my first thought upon seeing this was "Ratzinger is still alive, isn't he?" Took me a moment you meant ANOTHER German guy.

I'm going to pay full price for the hardcover.	2	2.78%
I'll wait for the cheaper paperback.	0	0%
I'll wait until it's in the $2.95 remainder bin.	1	1.39%
I'll wait until it's at the $1 store.	2	2.78%
I'll wait until I can borrow it from the library or a friend.	8	11.11%
I wouldn't read the book if you paid me!	33	45.83%
On Planet X, all of sarah palin's knowledge has been published on a postage stamp!	26	36.11%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

14th November 2009, 04:00 PM	#1
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14th November 2009, 04:22 PM	#2
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14th November 2009, 04:39 PM	#3
GanipGnop Thinker Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 180	Please Don't Squeeze the Charmin! Toilet paper would have to become mighty scarce before I'd pay money for a wipin' book. Then again with all the budget cuts libraries will need janitorial supplies.
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14th November 2009, 05:23 PM	#5
Darth Rotor Salted Sith Cynic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rat cheer Posts: 26,806	Originally Posted by leftysergeant .. the Arctic MILF. I rather liked that turn of phrase. Quote: Paris Hilton is looking more intelligent every day. Maybe she should sponsor Palin's book-signing tour. Would make as much sense as Palin being selected for McCain's VP ...
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14th November 2009, 04:57 PM	#4
leftysergeant Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 6,717	I can see only one good thing coming out of this book. The righties will waste money that could have gone to a worthwhile Republican candidate who had a chance at winning somewhere, in order to buy a few gross of the book to give as Christmas and Hannuka gifts to lefties who will just laugh and draw mustaches on all the pictures of the Arctic MILF. Paris Hilton is looking more intelligent every day. Maybe she should sponsor Palin's book-signing tour.

14th November 2009, 05:27 PM	#6
Whiplash Acting like a maniac Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Shipwrecked and Comatose Posts: 4,002	Originally Posted by Darth Rotor I rather liked that turn of phrase. I didn't. Apparently it's ok to marginalize and cheapen a woman, if she's a Republican. Don't dare ever do it to a Democrat however. Isn't that what tolerance should really be about? Being tolerant, equally, to everyone? Especially women, who have fought so hard to make a go of things for themselves? Not in the minds of some apparently.
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14th November 2009, 05:36 PM	#7
Darth Rotor Salted Sith Cynic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rat cheer Posts: 26,806	Originally Posted by Whiplash I didn't. Apparently it's ok to marginalize and cheapen a woman, if she's a Republican. Don't dare ever do it to a Democrat however. Isn't that what tolerance should really be about? Being tolerant, equally, to everyone? Especially women, who have fought so hard to make a go of things for themselves? Not in the minds of some apparently. I guess you've missed a few of my jests in re the First Carpet Muncher and Chief Ash Tray and Lamp thrower from a few years back. She failed to meet the MILF standard. Not that she cares. DR
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14th November 2009, 05:38 PM	#8
Esperdome Remedial Humorist Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,827	Originally Posted by Whiplash I didn't. Apparently it's ok to marginalize and cheapen a woman, if she's a Republican. Don't dare ever do it to a Democrat however. Isn't that what tolerance should really be about? Being tolerant, equally, to everyone? Especially women, who have fought so hard to make a go of things for themselves? Not in the minds of some apparently. I am very curious about that world you live in where no one bashes on Hillary Clinton or Nancy Pelosi.
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14th November 2009, 06:24 PM	#9
leftysergeant Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 6,717	Originally Posted by Whiplash I didn't. Apparently it's ok to marginalize and cheapen a woman, if she's a Republican. Don't dare ever do it to a Democrat however. If there were a Democrat trying to make it on her looks and who brought nothing else to the table, and who showed an utter lack of credibility or ethics, you better beleive I would slam her. Quote: Isn't that what tolerance should really be about? Being tolerant, equally, to everyone? Especially women, who have fought so hard to make a go of things for themselves? Palin is making it on her looks, Full stop.

14th November 2009, 07:19 PM	#10
Tailgater Illuminator Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,091	I wouldn't read the book, because I would never consider voting for her. I also don't care for the 'who did what' drama. Whiplash, You're just wrong here.
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14th November 2009, 09:06 PM	#11
eeyore1954 Muse Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 733	I didn't see an appropriate answer for me. I would not pay anything for it , I would not read it for free from the library but I would read it if "you" paid me enough.
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14th November 2009, 09:10 PM	#12
eeyore1954 Muse Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 733	Originally Posted by Esperdome I am very curious about that world you live in where no one bashes on Hillary Clinton or Nancy Pelosi. But calling her a MILF is much more than bashing. Although a lot of tasteless remarks were hurled at Hillary Clinton also.
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14th November 2009, 09:16 PM	#13
Tailgater Illuminator Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,091	Originally Posted by eeyore1954 But calling her a MILF is much more than bashing. Although a lot of tasteless remarks were hurled at Hillary Clinton also. I would think MILF would be a compliment of the construction worker variety.
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14th November 2009, 09:27 PM	#14
Esperdome Remedial Humorist Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,827	Originally Posted by eeyore1954 But calling her a MILF is much more than bashing. Although a lot of tasteless remarks were hurled at Hillary Clinton also. Back in the day, Hillary was a MILF. Not so much anymore. I still respect her 1000% more than Sarah Palin.
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14th November 2009, 09:33 PM	#15
SezMe Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 9,129	I'm going to forgo buying the book and, instead, buy a sense of humor for Whip.

14th November 2009, 09:33 PM	#16
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14th November 2009, 09:59 PM	#17
corplinx JREF Kid Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 8,839	Since it was ghostwritten, the question is, will Sarah Palin read her own book?
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14th November 2009, 10:11 PM	#18
dudalb Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 14,451	Nothing, since all the juicy parts will be pretty much reported in the news anyway.

14th November 2009, 11:05 PM	#19
psychictv Critical Thinker Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 401	I would totally read this if you paid me. You missed that option.

15th November 2009, 03:17 AM	#20
the_eye Scholar Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 55	Originally Posted by Whiplash I didn't. Apparently it's ok to marginalize and cheapen a woman, if she's a Republican. Don't dare ever do it to a Democrat however. Isn't that what tolerance should really be about? Being tolerant, equally, to everyone? Especially women, who have fought so hard to make a go of things for themselves? Not in the minds of some apparently. Sarah Palin marginalizes and cheapens women. Palin and Women like her are an impediment to progress for Women. Besides, she's a moron.

15th November 2009, 10:01 AM	#21
Alt+F4 diabolical globalist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Department of Abandoned Places Posts: 4,853	Originally Posted by Whiplash Apparently it's ok to marginalize and cheapen a woman, if she's a Republican. Don't dare ever do it to a Democrat however. You must be kidding. Do you know how many Hillary Clinton hating books have come out over the last decade?
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15th November 2009, 10:48 AM	#22
GreNME Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 6,412	Originally Posted by Whiplash I didn't. Apparently it's ok to marginalize and cheapen a woman, if she's a Republican. Don't dare ever do it to a Democrat however. Do you live on the planet where if a lie is repeated often enough it magically becomes the truth?
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15th November 2009, 11:01 AM	#23
Sporanox Muse Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in the black Posts: 837	Originally Posted by GreNME Do you live on the planet where if a lie is repeated often enough it magically becomes the truth? How many people here are okay with the MILF label applied to Palin, or have referred to other political women in like jest? Personally, I believe it's disrespectful. But if you don't keep a double standard, I won't lose sleep over it. The term is ingrained in our culture at this point.
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15th November 2009, 11:39 AM	#24
Jeff Corey New York Skeptic Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 9,731	Originally Posted by Sporanox How many people here are okay with the MILF label applied to Palin, or have referred to other political women in like jest? Personally, I believe it's disrespectful. But if you don't keep a double standard, I won't lose sleep over it. The term is ingrained in our culture at this point. I had to look it up in the Urban Dictionary. http://www.urbandictionary.com/zoom.php?imageid=29215

15th November 2009, 11:44 AM	#25
Alt+F4 diabolical globalist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Department of Abandoned Places Posts: 4,853	Originally Posted by Jeff Corey I had to look it up... Me too. I don't think it's ingrained in our culture at all. Remember back in 1988 when the criticism against Dan Quayle was that he was nothing but a handsome moron? That too passed.
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15th November 2009, 11:45 AM	#26
Eyeron Guest Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,774	Quote: Isn't that what tolerance should really be about? Being tolerant, equally, to everyone? Especially women, who have fought so hard to make a go of things for themselves? No, in partisan politics tolerance is all about tolerating "me" and only people who agree with "me" because only "my" views are correct and nobody else needs apply. The reason why I put the word me into quotes is because of this attitude being common in all political parties. That is not my personal philosophy. It should be equal tolerance for many different philosophies, as long as that philosophy isn't about eating the entrails of children, then it really shouldn't matter. And, it really frustrates me to no end when I see people who proclaim tolerance start demeaning other people. It's very dishonest.
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15th November 2009, 12:40 PM	#27
fuelair Cythraul Enfys Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16,733	Originally Posted by corplinx Since it was ghostwritten, the question is, will Sarah Palin read her own book? Or, more importantly, can she?? And, even if she can, can she remember the title or any quotes from it. She seemed to have a good bit of difficulty in that area a year or so ago with other things she had read (I am taking her word for that)!!
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15th November 2009, 12:42 PM	#28
fuelair Cythraul Enfys Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16,733	Originally Posted by GreNME Do you live on the planet where if a lie is repeated often enough it magically becomes the truth? Dare I mention a dead German guy!!
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15th November 2009, 12:47 PM	#29
fuelair Cythraul Enfys Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16,733	Originally Posted by Sporanox How many people here are okay with the MILF label applied to Palin, or have referred to other political women in like jest? Personally, I believe it's disrespectful. But if you don't keep a double standard, I won't lose sleep over it. The term is ingrained in our culture at this point. I believe the situation is that it is disrespectful but it is not considered by those using it as negative. Because it expresses a technically positive opinion (about it's target) of the person saying it but no negative point about the person it is thought/said about.
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15th November 2009, 02:03 PM	#30
Sporanox Muse Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in the black Posts: 837	Originally Posted by fuelair * Because it expresses a technically positive opinion (about it's target) of the person saying it but no negative point about the person it is thought/said about. Technically. Yet, we all know that's not the case.
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15th November 2009, 03:32 PM	#31
Gord_in_Toronto Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 8,168	Quote: I wouldn't read the book if you paid me! Um. How much would you pay me? I was going to check "I wouldn't read it if you gave it to me for free". But that wasn't an option so I checked Planet X.
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15th November 2009, 07:29 PM	#32
Cain Contrarian Join Date: May 2002 Location: S. California Posts: 3,958	I was listening to Rush Limbaugh's show a little over a week ago and he said that during the campaign the press "literally crucified" Palin. Of course, who am I to judge? Sarah Palin's going to become what Limbaugh is: a best selling author. Better still, they're the type of writers who didn't have to even bother writing.
	__________________ Well, well, well. If it ain't the serious, elusive Leroy Green. I've been waitin' a long time for this, Leroy. I am sick of hearin' these ***** Superman stories about the "wassah" legendary Bruce Leroy catchin' bullets with his teeth. Catches bullets with his teeth?! ***** pleeze.

15th November 2009, 11:27 PM	#33
Eyeron Guest Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,774	Hmmm..... when I think of literally crucified I think of that Conan scene where he is nailed to a huge tree and he chomps on a vulture. Literally speaking.
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16th November 2009, 01:46 AM	#34
Corsair 115 Illuminator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 4,338	Originally Posted by GreNME Do you live on the planet where if a lie is repeated often enough it magically becomes the truth? Wait, you mean planet Earth is not that planet? I could have sworn it was based on some of the threads in this forum.
	__________________ "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things not because they are easy, but because they are hard. Because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our abilities and skills, because that challenge is one we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win."