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Originally Posted by foundit66 What I AM saying is that if you discuss the possibility of something, that act IS a sign of anticipation.
I proved that via the definition of "anticipation".
anticipate: to give advance thought, discussion, or treatment to http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/anticipate
You can deny it all you like. You can obfuscate it all you like.
You're only fooling yourself...
When Bush was briefed about the levees, that was an "anticipation" of what he later claimed was not "anticipated". | Jesus H. Christ! At least during the Clinton years, it was Clinton who insisted the debate was over the defintion of the word "is." Now Bush's critics are in effect denouncing him for not being a walking dictionary.
It is so weak!!! | I gave the common usage of the word "anticipate".
Clinton was using a non-common usage of the word "sex". He was using a LEGAL definition of "sex" which excluded aspects of the common usage of the word "sex", like "oral sex".
Likewise, your stance uses a non-common usage of the word "anticipate".
It has nothing to do with being a "walking dictionary".
MOST people comprehend the meaning of the word "anticipate".
If you talk about something being a possibility, then you are clearly "anticipating" that possibility. anticipate: to give advance thought, discussion, or treatment to http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/anticipate
This IS what the word means.
The fact that people have to have it explained to them speaks poorly about the people needing the explanation. Not those who provide it... |