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Hiromichi, I think it would be better if you didn't add questions to this thread anymore. It's much better to have them listed as separate posts, IMO. Easier for others to browse questions they might find interesting.
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hiromichi
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:05 pm Post subject: what an utter a** this straw man is. |
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What is the meaning of the captioned phrase?
“The average debater knows no finer fun than belaboring a man of straw. How often have we heard that ambitious disputant, in full flush of victory, fashion with his creative tongue that silliest of all fools—the straw man. Into the straw man’s mouth are put impossible propositions, and when he has been made to utter them, the speaker proper proceeds to show what an utter a** this straw man is.”
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Lorikeet
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| Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:05 pm Post subject: Re: what an utter a** this straw man is. |
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| hiromichi wrote: |
What is the meaning of the captioned phrase?
“The average debater knows no finer fun than belaboring a man of straw. How often have we heard that ambitious disputant, in full flush of victory, fashion with his creative tongue that silliest of all fools—the straw man. Into the straw man’s mouth are put impossible propositions, and when he has been made to utter them, the speaker proper proceeds to show what an utter a** this straw man is.” |
The asterisks stand for "ss", for "ass" which would be considered a bad word in some circles. You will often see "bad words" written like sh*t, or f**k etc. |
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hiromichi
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| Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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Lorikeet:
I get it. Thank you.
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hiromichi
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| Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 3:55 am Post subject: |
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Plan a pre-emptive bathroom trip. Make sure the dog has done the same.
What does the above mean?
NY Times
Does Bill Clinton have another vintage performance in him?
Get comfortable. Plan a pre-emptive bathroom trip. Make sure the dog has done the same.
It’s time for Bill Clinton to get riffing.
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Lorikeet
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| Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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| hiromichi wrote: |
Plan a pre-emptive bathroom trip. Make sure the dog has done the same.
What does the above mean?
NY Times
Does Bill Clinton have another vintage performance in him?
Get comfortable. Plan a pre-emptive bathroom trip. Make sure the dog has done the same.
It’s time for Bill Clinton to get riffing. |
Hi I'm sorry I hadn't checked here in a bit. This was before Bill Clinton's speech at the Democratic convention. This is telling people at home in the audience to get ready for the speech. Go to the bathroom before the speech starts (pre-emptive bathroom trip) and make sure your dog also went so you won't be bothered during the speech. |
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hiromichi
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Lorikeet:
Thank you very much as usual.
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