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Do illegal aliens have Congressional representation? Should they?
If you have to look up the word criminal in the dictionary you deserve to be ignorant. In this case the dictionary definition is lacking. That does happen.
So now the "definition" is not really the "definition"?
However, Kidicious really knows the "definition"!
The rest of the world is "wrong"
Oribinally posted by Kidicious
Well you can call them whatever you want but you are wrong and you do so for political effect only
Well you can not call them what they are but you are wrong and you do so for political effect.
Wow! Now that makes me as smart as Kid! Ummm...wait...I actually am backed up by the facts. Damn...now I guess I am not as smart as Kid. I have to rely on facts, while he is capable of inventing his own. Damn.
"I am sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and you disagree with this administration somehow you're not patriotic. We should stand up and say we are Americans and we have a right to debate and disagree with any administration." - Hillary Clinton, 2003
So now the "definition" is not really the "definition"?
However, Kidicious really knows the "definition"!
The rest of the world is "wrong"
If we use the definition that you propose than we are all criminals and none of us should be counted for representation. Since that is completely absurd your definition must be wrong.
Why would you classify someone as a criminal for simply commiting a crime if everyone has commited a crime at some point. There is no reason for such classification.
Do you know anything about meaning in context?
I drank beer. I like beer. I still like beer. ... Do you like beer Senator?
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh
If we use the definition that you propose than we are all criminals and none of us should be counted for representation. Since that is completely absurd your definition must be wrong.
I never said they should not be counted. In fact, I pointed out that the census is obligated to count them. Further, it is not "my" definition, but "the" definition as stated in a universally accepted book called a "dictionary". Perhaps you should explore this new and innovative source.
Originally posted by Kidicious
Why would you classify someone as a criminal for simply commiting a crime if everyone has commited a crime at some point. There is no reason for such classification.
While true, it is a meaningless argument. The parties in question are in the act of commiting a crime. I, on the other hand, am a former criminal as I have not speed since I drove home yesterday.
Originally posted by Kidicious
Do you know anything about meaning in context?
Indeed....do you know anything about the word "meaning"?
"I am sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and you disagree with this administration somehow you're not patriotic. We should stand up and say we are Americans and we have a right to debate and disagree with any administration." - Hillary Clinton, 2003
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Why would you classify someone as a criminal for simply commiting a crime if everyone has commited a crime at some point. There is no reason for such classification.
While true, it is a meaningless argument. The parties in question are in the act of commiting a crime. I, on the other hand, am a former criminal as I have not speed since I drove home yesterday.
You are violating YOUR OWN definition. According to your definition a criminal is someone who commits a crime. The dictionary says nothing about time frame.
Originally posted by Kidicious
Do you know anything about meaning in context?
Indeed....do you know anything about the word "meaning"?
You have no idea what I'm talking about do you? Words have meaning according to the context in which they were used, except of course in the dicitonary.
I drank beer. I like beer. I still like beer. ... Do you like beer Senator?
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh
Originally posted by Ogie Oglethorpe
Daggers in your eyesockets Dan?
And in his ears. DanS wants to live in his little fantasy land where profits turn into wages and the US economy is always doing very well or just about to do very well.
I drank beer. I like beer. I still like beer. ... Do you like beer Senator?
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh
You are violating YOUR OWN definition. According to your definition a criminal is someone who commits a crime. The dictionary says nothing about time frame.
I am still classifying both as criminals, which clearly fits the accurate definition of "criminal" Once again...it is not "my" definition, but "the" definition. No matter how many times you try to spin it, that doesn't change.
Originally posted by Kidicious
You have no idea what I'm talking about do you? Words have meaning according to the context in which they were used, except of course in the dicitonary.
I believe I do know what I am talking about. It is also my belief that you are the misguided one here. However, I will try to lend you a hand...
I think you are saying that because they are not "bad" criminals that we should not call the "criminals" We should only call "bad" criminals "criminals".
I respectfully, disagree and will once again refer you to the actual definition of "criminal".
Now, what we should do about the illegal aliens that are breaking our laws by being here is a different debate, but to say that they are not criminals is to wontonly disregard the meaning of the word for simple political posturing.
"I am sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and you disagree with this administration somehow you're not patriotic. We should stand up and say we are Americans and we have a right to debate and disagree with any administration." - Hillary Clinton, 2003
And in his ears. DanS wants to live in his little fantasy land where profits turn into wages and the US economy is always doing very well or just about to do very well.
This is hilarious given your previous rant on "contextual meaning"!!!!
Classic.
"I am sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and you disagree with this administration somehow you're not patriotic. We should stand up and say we are Americans and we have a right to debate and disagree with any administration." - Hillary Clinton, 2003
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You are violating YOUR OWN definition. According to your definition a criminal is someone who commits a crime. The dictionary says nothing about time frame.
I am still classifying both as criminals, which clearly fits the accurate definition of "criminal"
Ok then we are back to the fact that you are defining everyone as a criminal. Again I will ask you, wtf for? Want to try a different answer?
Once again...it is not "my" definition, but "the" definition. No matter how many times you try to spin it, that doesn't change.
You still aren't getting it. Meaning comes from context. "The" definition is determined by the context, not the dictionary. Those who write the dictionary try to determine the meaning from how it is used in context. Sometimes the don't do a perfect job. "The" definition is not necessarily the definition in the dicitonary.
Originally posted by Kidicious
You have no idea what I'm talking about do you? Words have meaning according to the context in which they were used, except of course in the dicitonary.
I believe I do know what I am talking about. It is also my belief that you are the misguided one here. However, I will try to lend you a hand...
I think you are saying that because they are not "bad" criminals that we should not call the "criminals" We should only call "bad" criminals "criminals".
I respectfully, disagree and will once again refer you to the actual definition of "criminal".
There is no reason to call them criminals whatsoever. "Criminal" carries the connotation of bad. A "bad" criminal is "very bad." When someone violates a minor civil statute we don't normally refer to them as criminals. I can't believe you don't know this.
I drank beer. I like beer. I still like beer. ... Do you like beer Senator?
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh
I really can't say that you have added anything new in that last post. It seems that we have gotten caught in a loop. However, I stand by all my previous statements and refer them to you yet again as I I am quickly tiring of reposting and rereading the same arguments. However, for the record, I will once again note that your argument is based on your interpretation while mine is based on a clearly accepted source.
"I am sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and you disagree with this administration somehow you're not patriotic. We should stand up and say we are Americans and we have a right to debate and disagree with any administration." - Hillary Clinton, 2003
Yes, the population count includes illegals. The Census Bureau has made clear that they will not hold it against illegals if they answer the census.
No, it's not appropriate that they are included for purposes of apportionment, but it's the only way to get an accurate enumeration of the people in a particular area.
Finally! Someone gets it. Thanks for the answer!
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