pyke 0 #1 September 13, 2001 Is it me...or has anyone else noticed that President Bush has learned a new word......RESOLVEI have counted 4 speeches since the tragedy where he has used this word, not only once, but multiple times.Makes me feel proud to be an American....knowing you can teach our children new things everyday!!!I say, "good on ya Junior...you get extra milk and cookies this evening...but only if you clean your plate!" "Gee, thanks Mum (laura!?)"WTF....get some new speech writers sir...they're killing you![puts on his political flame suit]Kahurangi e Mahearangi,Pyke NZPF A - 2584USPA C- 31879 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #2 September 13, 2001 Pyke,Don't you be makin' fun of the president! He is an edummakated man! <>[has a mental picture of soccer defenseman all standing next to each other covering their nuts on a penalty kick]JustinMy Homepage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,111 #3 September 13, 2001 >Is it me...or has anyone else noticed that President Bush has learned a new>word......RESOLVEWell, look at the bright side. At least it's a real word.-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #4 September 13, 2001 Well your right it is a REAL word *** Definition for resolve ...*** n 1: the trait of being resolute; firmness of purpose; "his*** resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was*** his unshakeable resolution to finish the work" [syn: {resoluteness},*** {firmness}, {resolution}] [ant: {irresoluteness}]*** 2: a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote [syn:*** {resolution}, {declaration}]*** v 1: bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was*** decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the*** plaintiff" [syn: {decide}, {settle}]*** 2: reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation [syn:*** {conclude}]*** 3: reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again" [syn: {purpose}]*** 4: understand the meaning of; "The question concerning the*** meaning of life cannot be answered" [syn: {answer}]*** 5: make clearly visible, as of images in optics*** 6: find the solution to; "solve an equation" [syn: {solve}]*** End of definition.My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #5 September 13, 2001 Isn't the plural of Thesaurus Thesauri?--------Zennie"I know the pieces fit. 'Cause I watched them fall away..."--Tool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #6 September 13, 2001 Sure....!!!And next you'll tell me that the plural of octopus isn't octopusses!!!or was that octopussy??Kahurangi e Mahearangi,Pyke NZPF A - 2584USPA C- 31879 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #7 September 13, 2001 Quote ** 3: reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again" I think Websters needs to edit the Definition to strike this line from it. Because rehab is for quiters and I hope none of us are quiters!!! My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #8 September 13, 2001 Damn right I am a quiter. When I quit drinking, I also quit hangovers and grouchiness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #9 September 13, 2001 Good for you Rob if that is how you feel, but I have to go with Slappie on this one, I'm no quitter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #10 September 13, 2001 QuoteWhen I quit drinking, I also quit hangovers and grouchiness.You know you're getting old when your anti-hangover cocktail before going to bed consists of the following:* 2 Excedrin* 1 Sudafed (alcohol-induced nasal probs)* 1 Pepsid A/C* 1 litre of water--------Zennie"I know the pieces fit. 'Cause I watched them fall away..."--Tool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #11 September 13, 2001 I'm sure George W can at least spell resolve. Unlike some other politicians who have had trouble with word's like........ummmm....what was it...."potatoe" "We must kill them. We must exterminate them. Pig by Pig, Cow by Cow" -Apocolypse NowClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #12 September 14, 2001 QuoteAnd next you'll tell me that the plural of octopus isn't octopusses!!!no its Octopi smart ass I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #13 September 14, 2001 Quoteno its Octopi smart ass Get the f*^& out!! Really?!! 2 degrees and I wouldn't have known!!!!Kahurangi e Mahearangi,Pyke NZPF A - 2584USPA C- 31879 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #14 September 14, 2001 Gee... I kinda liked octapussies myself. --------Zennie"I know the pieces fit. 'Cause I watched them fall away..."--Tool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #15 September 14, 2001 Quote Really?!! 2 degrees and I wouldn't have known!!!! Uhhh.. Maybe you should go back for a third then, eh? Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #16 September 14, 2001 "2 degrees"7/11 economics and Homosexual studies don't count Pyke! "and behold, a pale horse, and he who sat on it, his name was death"-RevelationsClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
