Ok, here it goes. I'm fed-up. If I hear one more person say, 'this is the most important election of our lifetime/the century/the millennium/eternity' I am going to publicly flog them.
We hear this every election. Politicians and their minions use it to whip up support and create a sense of urgency. Other language that I also detest is 'we are at a crossroads' which is obvious since we are having an election.
Every election is the most important because it determines the future. Past elections aren't as important because they are over and their influence is already measured. Future elections are beyond our grasp so they lack importance. Saying 'this is the most important election' is similar to saying 'When you walk the step you are about to take is more important than the steps you have already taken since you can change course'.
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I like this post.
Leslie,
I am glad you like it, even though it is filled with spelling and grammar errors. Everyday I make a post Lora will comment to me that night about the grammar errors. Then I correct them the next day. So the moral of this brief story is Lee has poor grammar but good judgment with respect to choosing a running mate/wife.
Lee Owens!! So glad to hear from you. Not to hijack your post, but I wish I knew you'd been lurking at Crumbs. Next time we're in Dallas I'll have to look you up. I trust all is well with you. Man, Alma seems several lifetimes ago.
A, I always thought about commenting on your blog but I guess never had the nerve, but I guess when comes to the 'last chance' I worked up the gumption. Definitely look me up next time you venture into the 'big D'...
Yes!! I like this post too.
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