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Jun. 21st, 2009
British government spells end of 'i before e' rule: Teachers are advised not to pass on the mantra — too many exceptions
The English language really is going to the fools. Why not get rid of all irregular verbs, too?
The English language really is going to the fools. Why not get rid of all irregular verbs, too?
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Jun. 21st, 2009 05:15 pmGOP senator: Obama 'timid, passive' over Iran
The senator is Lindsay Graham. He is obviously trying to paint Obama with the same brush as Carter. But there is a significant difference between 'passivity' and 'restraint'.
"If America stands for democracy and all of these demonstrations are going on ... obviously they are going to ask, do we really care about our principles?" [Chuck] Grassley said.
Hello, Senator Grassley. Why didn't you say this about Darfur? Was it really the lack of demonstrations?
The senator is Lindsay Graham. He is obviously trying to paint Obama with the same brush as Carter. But there is a significant difference between 'passivity' and 'restraint'.
"If America stands for democracy and all of these demonstrations are going on ... obviously they are going to ask, do we really care about our principles?" [Chuck] Grassley said.
Hello, Senator Grassley. Why didn't you say this about Darfur? Was it really the lack of demonstrations?