Comments on: The Mark of McCain http://www.thedcwriteup.com/2009/08/the-mark-of-mccain/ News For The Next Generation Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:50:14 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Sunstorm http://www.thedcwriteup.com/2009/08/the-mark-of-mccain/comment-page-1/#comment-454 Sunstorm Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:46:46 +0000 http://www.thedcwriteup.com/?p=6206#comment-454 @Aaron, It's much like claiming religious people who produce a lot of children are against sex. Sounds devastating, but makes no sense in reality. @Aaron,

It’s much like claiming religious people who produce a lot of children are against sex. Sounds devastating, but makes no sense in reality.

]]> By: Amelia http://www.thedcwriteup.com/2009/08/the-mark-of-mccain/comment-page-1/#comment-453 Amelia Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:33:46 +0000 http://www.thedcwriteup.com/?p=6206#comment-453 @ed, +1 @ed, +1

]]> By: BRISKUSMC http://www.thedcwriteup.com/2009/08/the-mark-of-mccain/comment-page-1/#comment-452 BRISKUSMC Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:55:39 +0000 http://www.thedcwriteup.com/?p=6206#comment-452 Ms Mccain also blockers twitter users that question her or openly knock her on ths issues. She blocked my twitter hand BRISKUSMC when I ask her why she was so pro gay marriage. Ms Mccain also blockers twitter users that question her or openly knock her on ths issues. She blocked my twitter hand BRISKUSMC when I ask her why she was so pro gay marriage.

]]> By: gdubya http://www.thedcwriteup.com/2009/08/the-mark-of-mccain/comment-page-1/#comment-440 gdubya Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:09:00 +0000 http://www.thedcwriteup.com/?p=6206#comment-440 @Allie, Tha apple didn't fall far from the tree, did it? @Allie,

Tha apple didn’t fall far from the tree, did it?

]]> By: The Queen's English http://www.thedcwriteup.com/2009/08/the-mark-of-mccain/comment-page-1/#comment-435 The Queen's English Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:19:59 +0000 http://www.thedcwriteup.com/?p=6206#comment-435 Using idioms is something up with which we shall not put. Also, I would like to register my sincerest annoyance that Mr. Docweasel not spelled out his supposed title of "Doctor", but instead opted for the vulgar shortening of the term to "Doc." I must also register my confusion that there is no space between his supposed title and his name, and finally complain that not only did he abbreviate the term "Your mileage may vary," but also clearly does not understand that "mileage" only applies to automobiles and thus his usage of the term to refer to a human being's tolerance is incorrect and vulgar. God save the Queen! Using idioms is something up with which we shall not put. Also, I would like to register my sincerest annoyance that Mr. Docweasel not spelled out his supposed title of “Doctor”, but instead opted for the vulgar shortening of the term to “Doc.” I must also register my confusion that there is no space between his supposed title and his name, and finally complain that not only did he abbreviate the term “Your mileage may vary,” but also clearly does not understand that “mileage” only applies to automobiles and thus his usage of the term to refer to a human being’s tolerance is incorrect and vulgar. God save the Queen!

]]> By: highlyamused http://www.thedcwriteup.com/2009/08/the-mark-of-mccain/comment-page-1/#comment-434 highlyamused Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:53:51 +0000 http://www.thedcwriteup.com/?p=6206#comment-434 @docweasel, idiom |ˈidēəm| noun 1 a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words (e.g., rain cats and dogs, see the light). It doesn't matter if you used it correctly or not. The point is that an internet meme is still an idiom, and you just criticized those who use idioms. Look, I know your type. You're the kind of person who has such a low sense of self that you need to insult other people on a daily basis just to make yourself feel better. You cling desperately onto the idea that you're more intelligent than the rest of the "idiot population" that you spurn, if only because they have spurned you first. It is these types of people who, too busy wallowing in their own self-pity, bicker over semantics in political debates instead of focusing their attention on what really matters. I used to get so angry at these people since they bring nothing but conflict, but now, I just feel sorry for them. I really hope you can realize what a miserable existence you lead, and can stop living in denial because only then will you be truly happy. I await your response, because your type must always have the last word, and a cruel and insulting last word it will be, but will resist the temptation of responding. Good day, and good luck. P.S. Apologies, Mr. Holt. I know how annoying it is for people to get into arguments about tangentially related topics on an article one has written. For this reason, I will henceforth bite my tongue. Best wishes, everyone! =] @docweasel,

idiom |ˈidēəm|
noun
1 a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words (e.g., rain cats and dogs, see the light).

It doesn’t matter if you used it correctly or not. The point is that an internet meme is still an idiom, and you just criticized those who use idioms.

Look, I know your type. You’re the kind of person who has such a low sense of self that you need to insult other people on a daily basis just to make yourself feel better. You cling desperately onto the idea that you’re more intelligent than the rest of the “idiot population” that you spurn, if only because they have spurned you first.

It is these types of people who, too busy wallowing in their own self-pity, bicker over semantics in political debates instead of focusing their attention on what really matters. I used to get so angry at these people since they bring nothing but conflict, but now, I just feel sorry for them. I really hope you can realize what a miserable existence you lead, and can stop living in denial because only then will you be truly happy.

I await your response, because your type must always have the last word, and a cruel and insulting last word it will be, but will resist the temptation of responding.

Good day, and good luck.

P.S. Apologies, Mr. Holt. I know how annoying it is for people to get into arguments about tangentially related topics on an article one has written. For this reason, I will henceforth bite my tongue. Best wishes, everyone! =]

]]> By: docweasel http://www.thedcwriteup.com/2009/08/the-mark-of-mccain/comment-page-1/#comment-433 docweasel Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:10:49 +0000 http://www.thedcwriteup.com/?p=6206#comment-433 @highlyamused, The difference is, I used it correctly. I didn't butcher it, then claim that someone else was stupid or picky because I misused it. But I guess you're one of those people who use "irregardless" and "reoccur" with perfect aplomb, because so many other stupid people do, and that makes it right. But good try at equating 2 completely different things. @highlyamused,
The difference is, I used it correctly. I didn’t butcher it, then claim that someone else was stupid or picky because I misused it.

But I guess you’re one of those people who use “irregardless” and “reoccur” with perfect aplomb, because so many other stupid people do, and that makes it right.

But good try at equating 2 completely different things.

]]> By: Banjo http://www.thedcwriteup.com/2009/08/the-mark-of-mccain/comment-page-1/#comment-428 Banjo Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:19:09 +0000 http://www.thedcwriteup.com/?p=6206#comment-428 Megan is merely saying aloud what her father says in private. Think of her as a sock puppet. Megan is merely saying aloud what her father says in private. Think of her as a sock puppet.

]]> By: highlyamused http://www.thedcwriteup.com/2009/08/the-mark-of-mccain/comment-page-1/#comment-420 highlyamused Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:56:38 +0000 http://www.thedcwriteup.com/?p=6206#comment-420 @docweasel, LOL. Nice job using an internet meme to emphasize the point that idioms are stupid. Very persuasive. I mean, really. You've completely won me over. ~*~ Also, bloody amazing article. Can't wait to see more of and from this talented, young author in the future. @docweasel,

LOL.

Nice job using an internet meme to emphasize the point that idioms are stupid. Very persuasive. I mean, really. You’ve completely won me over.

~*~

Also, bloody amazing article. Can’t wait to see more of and from this talented, young author in the future.

]]> By: Arminius http://www.thedcwriteup.com/2009/08/the-mark-of-mccain/comment-page-1/#comment-419 Arminius Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:47:51 +0000 http://www.thedcwriteup.com/?p=6206#comment-419 WTF. My BFF said in Singapore they have a reward for twits who tweet. I believe it involve like some kind of bamboo. WTF. My BFF said in Singapore they have a reward for twits who tweet. I believe it involve like some kind of bamboo.

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