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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 10:04 AM

This man really needs to stop talking to the press. Click the link, scroll down, and select the video. Hilarity will ensue.

http://onegoodmove.org/1gm/

"The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation."
-Bertrand Russell

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 10:25 AM

HKCAVALIER

I was expecting something a little more damning than a regional pronunciation. If Bush were a black man would we poke fun at his accent?

Sure, I know he's a phony Texan, but how long does he have to live down there before we let him talk as if he lives down there?

HKCavalier

Hey, hey, hey, don't be mean. We don't have to be mean, because, remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 10:35 AM

MISBEHAVEN

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Originally posted by HKCavalier:
I was hopin' for something a little more damning than a regional pronunciation. If Bush were a black man would we poke fun at his accent? Sure, I know he's a phony Texan, but how long does he have to live down there before we let him talk as if he lives down there?

Sorry to disappoint. I personally don't think its a question of his accent, but rather it's his complete mispronunciation of the word. Sort of along the same lines as when he tried to say "nuclear."

"The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation."
-Bertrand Russell

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 10:48 AM

HKCAVALIER

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Originally posted by misbehaven:
...his complete mispronunciation of the word.

He added the mere shadow of a syllable between "ec" and "lectic," just as many people from the Southeastern United States will put a pause between the "ath" and "lete" of "athlete."

"Nucular" on the other hand is more an issue of raw ignorance, I'll grant you.

But what does this obsession with the president's diction serve? You think it's funny? Still? I think the way he blurted out "andtwoShakespeares" was funnier, though I feel sorry for the guy since he's obviously self-conscious about being thought of as an unschooled idiot.

HKCavalier

Hey, hey, hey, don't be mean. We don't have to be mean, because, remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 11:00 AM

KANEMAN

That was no pause between syllables. That was an added "a". And was funny.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 11:38 AM

DAYVE

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Originally posted by HKCavalier:
Sure, I know he's a phony Texan, but how long does he have to live down there before we let him talk as if he lives down there?

I live "down there" and i don't talk like that - & i don't dip snuff or chew tobacco - don't ride a horse or wear a ten gallon hat - never said "howdy" or "ya'll"...... got any more cliches i can dispute???

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 11:50 AM

DAYVE

there's a difference in being 'homey' and moronic.....

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 11:59 AM

WHIMSICALNBRAINPAN

Just when I think the man can't seem any dumber he proves me wrong. I don't know why I am surprised.

This man rules our country for two and a half more years.

"Well, my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle." http://whimsicalnbrainpan.blogspot.com/

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 12:03 PM

DAYVE

the sad thing.... as bad as this man is... as bad a president as he is.... what is even worse is that a majority... majority of the citizens of this nation voted for him.... TWICE !

who's the real moron?

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 12:35 PM

MISBEHAVEN

Originally posted by HKCavalier:

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But what does this obsession with the president's diction serve?

I guess I'm just easily entertained.

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You think it's funny? Still?

Yes. Hilariously so.

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I think the way he blurted out "andtwoShakespeares" was funnier

That was funny too, but I'm still going with ek-a-lek-tik.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 2:00 PM

HKCAVALIER

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Originally posted by Dayve:
I live "down there" and i don't talk like that - & i don't dip snuff or chew tobacco - don't ride a horse or wear a ten gallon hat - never said "howdy" or "ya'll"...... got any more cliches i can dispute???

Dayve, you're a smart guy. Did I say that all Texans talk like Dubya? Did I say that? No. I know, love, and am related to plenty of folks who don't chew, don't wear cowboy hats and still say "y'all" and "tell your mama 'hey' for me." Which one of us is trafficking in cliches?

What is the matter with people??? With all this black & white thinking it's a wonder any rational discussion happens anywhere! Grrr. Argh.

HKCavalier

Hey, hey, hey, don't be mean. We don't have to be mean, because, remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 2:21 PM

RUE

I have a vote and I'm not afraid to use it!

OK. My contributions to 'what real Texans are like' lore. Pickup truck with a gun rack. And, you can tell when it's been a drinkin' holliday (like the Fourth) by how many utiily poles are down the next day.

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 4:16 AM

DAYVE

The redneck factor is not strictly limited to the state of Texas. I have traversed this country many times, and believe me, they're everywhere.

HK, my apologies. I tend to get defensive when I am equated with George Bush.

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