Banished Words

Banished Words

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Banished Words List :: 2006 Lake Superior State University 2006 List of Banished Words SURREAL – One part opiate of the masses, 13 parts overuse. Oddly, news anchor and television small talk is becoming more surreal. “Dreams are surreal, not daily adjectives.” – Tracy from Murray, Ky. HUNKER DOWN – To brace oneself, in anticipation of media onslaught. Trotted out in reports about everything from politics to hurricanes. “I have a hankering to ban all of this hunkering.” – Kate…

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Former JW Book

Former JW Book

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My online ex-JW friend Brenda Lee recently published a book titled ‘Out of the Cocoon: A Woman’s Courageous Flight from the Grip of a Religious Cult.’ She was recently featured on the front page of her hometown newspaper. ‘What I’m trying to convey with my title is that it’s a toxic organization,’ she said. ‘It punishes people within and without.’ Lee, who hasn’t spoken to her family in 25 years, says the organization forced them to disown her and punishes…

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Unconscious Mutterings Week 155

Unconscious Mutterings Week 155

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… Weekly Unconscious Mutterings Meme Week 155 I say:: you think Alone:: Solitary Science:: Art Deposit:: Withdrawal Faithful:: Steadfast Tender:: Caring Chocolate:: Coffee Homework:: Preparation Tamper:: Interfere Friend:: Stalwart Wire:: Tap

Frist calls Alito Democrats’ Worst Nightmare

Frist calls Alito Democrats’ Worst Nightmare

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On Friday night Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, evidently not realizing that his words might be reported, bragged to Party activists that U.S. Supreme Court Alito was the “worst nightmare of liberal Democrats.” He was giving them a private tour of the Senate chamber, not in session at the time. No comment from Frist himself. When questioned, his spokeman (doesn’t anyone speak for themselves anymore?) Bob Stevenson said that Alito “is a thoughtful mainstream conservative jurist who is well respected…

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News Satire Picks

News Satire Picks

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‘War is Hell’, Bush Tells Troops Voice Of God Revealed To Be Cheney On Intercom Reed: ‘I Was Duped By The Religious Right’ Brown and Root Awarded Torture Instrument Contract Bush Calls ‘Operation Alienate Pakistan’ a Success Cheny Hospitalized, Power Not Transferred to Bush Bush Files For Chapter 11 Moral Bankruptcy Protection Christian Fundamentalists Suspected of Terrorist Bombings Dick Cheney and Osama bin Laden Attack American Democracy