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[KrazyHorse]

Originally posted by Velociryx
Speaking Spanish doesn't mean that you're not a xenophobe.

And neither does posting the "OP", KH. Neither does posting the "OP".

So...posting the "OP" does not mean that you're not a xenophobe?

I agree.

[Kaak]

KH- as Vel pointed out, attempts at humor often rely on exaggeration and are not meant to be taken entirely literally. But I'm sorry that I expected you to be able to put those two things together

[Ogie Oglethorpe]

Originally posted by KrazyHorse
So do you:

a) admit that you misused the word "elocution" because you wanted to look edumuhcated or

b) want to defend your use of that word in this context

c) want to avoid the issue

No actually speak is equivalent to write in the net world. It just proves I'm l33t and you most definitely are not.

[Kaak]

Originally posted by Ogie Oglethorpe


I'm sorry, but who defined it a satire or is that simply the only explanation you can possibly comprehend. Perhaps it was mockery of the anit-illegal immigrant cause or do you have intimate knowledge of the authors intent. Your ignorant racist uncle perhaps?

He defined it as such, second post

[Velociryx]

Just because Kaak posted the OP...no...that doesn't mean he's a Xenophobe.

And IF you agree, then one has to wonder why you called him one.

You "called him a coward and a xenophobe" after all.....

-=Vel=-

[KrazyHorse]

Originally posted by Ogie Oglethorpe


I'm sorry, but who defined it a satire or is that simply the only explanation you can possibly comprehend. Perhaps it was mockery of the anit-illegal immigrant cause

Ah, so it was a parody of a satire which did not actually exist?



Perhaps everything I've posted so far is a parody of librul anti-muhrcan traitors.

WHO'S TO SAY!!!!

or do you have intimate knowledge of the authors intent. Your ignorant racist uncle perhaps?

This would really hurt, if I didn't already think he was an ignorant racist.

[Ogie Oglethorpe]

Originally posted by KrazyHorse


This would really hurt, if I didn't already think he was an ignorant racist.

What should hurt is that the ignorance is unfortunately a gentic trait.

[KrazyHorse]

Originally posted by Ogie Oglethorpe


No actually speak is equivalent to write in the net world. It just proves I'm l33t and you most definitely are not.

If you stuck to the word "speech" I would have let it go, of course. "Elocution" refers specifically to those aspects of public speech which are not transmissible through writing.

If you're going to use a fancy, specific word then make sure it's specific in an appropriate manner.

[Kaak]

The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree...Or the tree's brother i suppose. Two completely different forms of ignorance in one family.

I guess your Racist uncle might explain why you are a little over sensitive about this. You know, you really don't have to compensate for him.

[KrazyHorse]

Originally posted by Ogie Oglethorpe


What should hurt is that the ignorance is unfortunately a gentic trait.

Actually, ignorance is even further removed from genetics than is "intelligence" or "stupidity".

[Kaak]

actually...his usage fits the second definition...Damn those words with multiple definitions, huh KH?

el·o·cu·tion Audio pronunciation of "elocution" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (l-kyshn)
n.

1. The art of public speaking in which gesture, vocal production, and delivery are emphasized.
2. A style or manner of speaking, especially in public.

[Velociryx]

/me muses

So....either posting the OP means that you are a Xenophobe....in which case, we now know KH is a racist
(because if it's true for Kaak, then it must also be true for KH's racist joke)

Or....posting the OP does NOT mean that you're a Xenophobe, in which case, we now know that KH is a humorless, whiny PC *****

(because my initial post hit a little too close to home, and had to be "responded to")


You learn all sorts of stuff in these threads!

-=Vel=-

[Ogie Oglethorpe]

Originally posted by KrazyHorse


If you stuck to the word "speech" I would have let it go, of course. "Elocution" refers specifically to those aspects of public speech which are not transmissible through writing.

If you're going to use a fancy, specific word then make sure it's specific in an appropriate manner.

And heres a stretch for you, my little minded friend, the choice of that particular vernacular was to imply the hidden nuances of the written word in a manner equivalent to gestures and body language associated with public speech.

But perhaps that is a bit too sophisticated a concept for you to grasp.

I'll stick to smaller sentences and words for you going forward.


O......K.....

[KrazyHorse]

I'm proud to have taken part in this, kids. You three are a real force for mediocrity at poly.

[Ogie Oglethorpe]

Originally posted by KrazyHorse


Actually, ignorance is even further removed from genetics than is "intelligence" or "stupidity".

In most cases that would appear to be true. MOST cases!! There are obvious exceptions as well noted here.