trumad
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Sun Jul-25-04 05:21 PM
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The definition of "Sincere" and the definition of "Moron"! |
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Edited on Sun Jul-25-04 05:21 PM by trumad
This is why Obama was wrong about our beloved leader! Other than that Obama's great.
Main Entry: mo·ron Pronunciation: 'mor-"än Function: noun Etymology: irregular from Greek mOros foolish, stupid 1 usually offensive : a mildly mentally retarded person 2 : a very stupid person - mo·ron·ic /m&-'rä-nik, mo-/ adjective - mo·ron·i·cal·ly /-ni-k(&-)lE/ adverb - mo·ron·ism /'mOr-"ä-"ni-z&m, 'mor-/ noun - mo·ron·i·ty /m&-'rä-n&-tE, mo-/ noun
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Main Entry: sin·cere Pronunciation: sin-'sir, s&n- Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): sin·cer·er; sin·cer·est Etymology: Middle French, from Latin sincerus whole, pure, genuine, probably from sem- one + -cerus (akin to Latin crescere to grow) -- more at SAME, CRESCENT 1 a : free of dissimulation : HONEST <sincere interest> b : free from adulteration : PURE <a sincere doctrine> <sincere wine> 2 : marked by genuineness : TRUE - sin·cere·ly adverb - sin·cere·ness noun synonyms SINCERE, WHOLEHEARTED, HEARTFELT, HEARTY, UNFEIGNED mean genuine in feeling. SINCERE stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration <a sincere apology>. WHOLEHEARTED suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving <promised our wholehearted support>. HEARTFELT suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed <expresses our heartfelt gratitude>. HEARTY suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling <received a hearty welcome>. UNFEIGNED stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense <her unfeigned delight at receiving the award>.
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Sun Jul-25-04 05:22 PM
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Sun Jul-25-04 05:23 PM
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2. Sweeeeeeet. I love it. Thank you! n/t |
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Sun Jul-25-04 05:26 PM
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3. The only mistake a whole bunch of folks make regarding |
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Dubya's sincerity is that he's bright enough to be sincere...MHOP
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Sun Jul-25-04 05:29 PM
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that he's a moron.
Who knows what he believes? He's not in touch with reality from what I've seen.
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Sun Jul-25-04 05:36 PM
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5. Sincere, but sincerely wrong - very common phrase |
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Edited on Sun Jul-25-04 05:40 PM by JPJones
For example: Speaking after receiving the insignia of a Knight of the Legion of Honour from French President Jacques Chirac, Bono said: "In my opinion Tony Blair is a great politician. His convictions about Iraq are sincere, but for me he is sincerely wrong." http://www.u2world.com/news/article.php3?id_article=19507Sincerely yours (not really), JP
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