Will The Republicans Ever Figure Out Why They Lost?

Started by SmilinJack, December 28, 2012, 02:29:50 PM

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Solar

Quote from: SmilinJack on December 30, 2012, 03:12:48 PM
Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaa  You give yourself way toooooo much importance and name calling does not enhance your image.  I am a True Conservative which in your world would probably translate as 'radical' or 'extremist'....remember what Barry Goldwater said about extremism aka  "Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice---and modertion in the pursuit of justice is no virtue" or sumptin like dat.

I am often attacked for using the woid....'Irregardless'----- usually though it is by liberals....hmmmmmmmmm

As any veteran of the boards understands...when someone resorts to attempting to be a grammar cop or calling you a bigot or a racist that is a sure sign they are losing an argument....which in most cases is also usually a liberal tactic. 

Irregardless......here is my rationale concerning the woid  "Irregardless"


Not only is "irregardless" a word, but it's probably the best word of all time. Here's why.


"irregardless" is a woid. It is, at least according to Merriam-Webster and Scrabble.

But I'm not going to stop there. No. I would also like to contend that "irregardless" is the baddest-ass word of all time. This is for several reasons, which I will now explain.


1.It's the only word where attaching the "ir-" prefix to the root word has the exact same meaning as the root word: Throwing an "ir-" in front of normal, less bad-ass words that begin with "R" changes the meaning to the opposite of the word. Irrefutable. Irreverent. Irrelevant. Irresponsible. Not "irregardless." It doesn't care what the rules of grammar are. It means exactly the same thing as "regardless," and that's the way it likes it.



2.Against all odds, against all logic, and (ir)regardless of everyone hating it, it has achieved official word status: How can you not pull for the underdog in this case? "Irregardless" went up against the rules of grammar, stick-by-the-book lexicographers, and the fact that it's a completely redundant word. Didn't matter. Whatever didn't kill it made it stronger. It's the hardest-working word in the dictionary, and it should have earned your respect by now.



3.Even though it's a word, Merriam-Webster says you shouldn't use it: Can you name another word in the dictionary that the dictionary says you shouldn't use? Even really bad swear words don't have a dictionary-imposed boycott. That just makes me want to use it more.



4.It simultaneously makes sense and doesn't make sense: You can think of the word in one of two ways: (1) it should mean the opposite of "regardless," or something along the lines of "keeping the facts in regard," or (2) it could mean "regardless of the fact that something is regardless." The latter of the two is like double-super regardless, and it's the meaning I prefer. "Irregardless" really, really doesn't care what the facts are or what you think. It should only be used in extreme circumstances, such as when a course of action is ridiculously counterintuitive. "Irregardless of the fact that you are very thirsty, you should eat this pile of salt." Stuff like that.



5.It practices what it preaches: Irregardless of the rules of grammar, "irregardless" is a word. It's self-reflexive. It's the exception that proves the rule. It talks the talk and walks the walk. Is there another word like that? No, because "irregardless" is bad-ass. It is a text-based Chuck Norris, roundhouse-kicking everything else in the dictionary into submission.



6.If you think about it long enough, it will blow your mind: It's the Mobius Strip of words, but it's also packed with Eminem's aggressively apathetic attitude. It's completely unique, completely confusing, and it couldn't give a rat's ass about any of that. It just is what it is. If you don't like it, don't use it.
Well then, you're in good company, Jesse Jackson and Bill Clinton both bastardized the English language using the word to lower the standards we set for our youth.
Just because some ignorant twit merged two words last Century, doesn't legitimize it, even Merriam Webster says not to use it, and other grammar geeks will tell you it makes you look stupid, but you've already cemented that point.

But I see instead of coming up with actual facts to bolster your straw man argument that the Govt is dictating who private industry can hire, you run a rant on a made up word.
And for your info, I have been in business longer than you've been walking, obviously.
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I never back down boys.............so unless you want to keep getting hammered with the truth....you better pull that plug quick.  heh heh.

SmilinJack

Quote from: Solar on December 30, 2012, 03:31:12 PM
Well then, you're in good company, Jesse Jackson and Bill Clinton both bastardized the English language using the word to lower the standards we set for our youth.
Just because some ignorant twit merged two words last Century, doesn't legitimize it, even Merriam Webster says not to use it, and other grammar geeks will tell you it makes you look stupid, but you've already cemented that point.

But I see instead of coming up with actual facts to bolster your straw man argument that the Govt is dictating who private industry can hire, you run a rant on a made up word.
And for your info, I have been in business longer than you've been walking, obviously.

What percentage of your work force is African?

Solar

Quote from: SmilinJack on December 30, 2012, 03:31:55 PM
I never back down boys.............so unless you want to keep getting hammered with the truth....you better pull that plug quick.  heh heh.
Nope, you won't be so lucky, we keep idiots around for entertainment and to show the left we don't cut corners where Conservatism is concerned.
We eat moderates for lunch and racists for desert.
My, you're a complete meal.
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Quote from: Solar on December 30, 2012, 03:35:25 PM
Nope, you won't be so lucky, we keep idiots around for entertainment and to show the left we don't cut corners where Conservatism is concerned.
We eat moderates for lunch and racists for desert.
My, you're a complete meal.

I'd be careful. She's a tough one. She inserts "Heh Heh Heh" into her posts to prove how tough  she is.

Solar

Quote from: The Boo Man... on December 30, 2012, 03:37:07 PM
I'd be careful. She's a tough one. She inserts "Heh Heh Heh" into her posts to prove how tough  she is.
I think it's more than a screen door issue, I think we need to toss the libs further away from the front door when were done.
We seem to be attracting something and it seems to be affecting their IQ.
But irregardless.... :rolleyes:
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Quote from: kramarat on December 30, 2012, 02:05:01 PM
Ohio is a union state. Please don't lump me in with the white working class union morons. They do what they are told, and they are told to vote democrat.

Well you got a point but most of the White Working Class did vote republican....just not in the huge majority needed. 

Until the Republicans understand that is who they need and what they need....then they will continue to lose.

Cryptic Bert

Quote from: Solar on December 30, 2012, 03:40:20 PM
I think it's more than a screen door issue, I think we need to toss the libs further away from the front door when were done.
We seem to be attracting something and it seems to be affecting their IQ.
But irregardless.... :rolleyes:
I'll install a conveyor belt that extends to the freeway...

Solar

Quote from: The Boo Man... on December 30, 2012, 03:42:49 PM
I'll install a conveyor belt that extends to the freeway...
Which reminds me, we need to refill the mote.
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Quote from: Solar on December 30, 2012, 03:40:20 PM
I think it's more than a screen door issue, I think we need to toss the libs further away from the front door when were done.
We seem to be attracting something and it seems to be affecting their IQ.
But irregardless.... :rolleyes:


heh heh
You remind me of Nelson Rockerfeller..........................

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Quote from: Solar on December 30, 2012, 03:48:10 PM
You're beginning to bore me....

Who is Nelson Rockerfeller? I know a Nelson Rockefeller :huh:

SmilinJack

Quote from: Solar on December 30, 2012, 03:48:10 PM
You're beginning to bore me....

There is no hope for any republican who cannot appreciate Barry Goldwater.

Solar

Quote from: SmilinJack on December 30, 2012, 04:01:25 PM
There is no hope for any republican who cannot appreciate Barry Goldwater.
Really? Do you seriously think there is one Pub outside the Tea party that appreciates Goldwater?
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Quote from: Solar on December 30, 2012, 04:15:52 PM
Really? Do you seriously think there is one Pub outside the Tea party that appreciates Goldwater?

A clear sign that tooooo many republicans are confused.