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Word For The Day: Ingalls

Ingalls – (Noun) A unit of measure by which all winter blizzards can be compared. Continue reading

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Word for the day: Covetous Assholism

Covetous Assholism – (noun) The mistaken belief that you can claim moral superiority over another person if they have more money than you do. Especially if they’re very rich and you wish to redistribute their money to someone who is poor. Continue reading

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Word For The Day: Hobby Protest / Serious Protest (Part I Of My OWS Analysis)

Hobby Protest – noun: A form of protest where participants engage in theatric activities for the joy of the experience itself and not necessarily for the advancement of their goals (if they have any). Continue reading

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Word For The Day: Green Jobs II: Response

Misanthrope: Noun – A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society. Harsh! But perhaps I had it coming. Continue reading

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Word For The Day: Welfare Hours

Welfare Hours – noun: The hours of the week which were historically associated with work. Generally between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday. Continue reading

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Word For The Day: Grandma Test

Grandma Test – noun: The evaluation of prepared food before it is eaten in the light of what someone’s grandma in 1880 would think of it. Continue reading

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COGs: Citizens Who Were Originally Generic

Citizens who were Originally Generic (COG) – Noun; A member of the formerly populous but now increasingly rare demographic remarkable in their ability to keep civilization going merely by behaving themselves. Continue reading

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Word For The Day: Green Jobs

Here’s the deal. There are jobs and there is bullshit. Adding an adjective in front is irrelevant. Continue reading

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Crusader Product Inhibition: Part II: Adaptive Eyewear

There’s a link for donations but they’re not for sale at any price. That’s horrible… Continue reading

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Word For The Day: Crusader Product Inhibition: Part I

A test to see if a product is subject to CPI is to buy it. If a flashy website asks for donations but won’t sell it at any price, then CPI has turned it into a marketing tool. It’ll be a cold day in hell before an actual product is delivered to anyone. Continue reading

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