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Word for the Day, Tuesday December 13, 2011

Posted on 12/13/2011 4:19:53 AM PST by SoothingDave

Word For The Day, Tuesday, December 13, 2011



In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".

peculate{pek-yuh-leyt}

-vt, -vi

to steal or take dishonestly (money, especially public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle.

[1740–50; v. use of peculate embezzlement (now obsolete) < Latin pecūlātus, equivalent to pecūlā ( rī ) to embezzle, literally, to make public property private + -tus suffix of v. action. See peculiar, -ate1].


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To: Explorer89

yes, but STOIC, always stoic! that was the big deal with marrying an Italian. Much histrionics and drama. And OMG, the first dago funeral??? holy crap. i’m used to the “bawl quietly into your hanky” type funeral. His aunts were crying OUT. weird beyond belief. i feared a throwing onto the casket as it was being lowered moment....-


21 posted on 12/13/2011 5:23:15 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy

Laughed out loud at the funeral picture!


22 posted on 12/13/2011 5:26:34 AM PST by Explorer89 (And now, let the wild rumpus start!!)
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To: xsmommy

If the GOP can’t make hay out of this unemployment (and it going down because workers have left the labor force is nothing to trumpet), and Obama frustrating business with the NLRB and EPA and the pipeline non-decision, then they really are the stupid party.

I’m becoming resigned to the Romney eventuality. Newt will blow up at some time.


23 posted on 12/13/2011 5:35:44 AM PST by SoothingDave
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To: SoothingDave

Newton Leroy Gingrich really does need to blow himself up because the ladies aren’t going to vote for the twice divorced guy. I checked with my focus group, it ain’t happening.


24 posted on 12/13/2011 5:47:12 AM PST by NeoCaveman (Free TOTUS)
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To: NeoCaveman

Am I the only one who really likes Newt for Veep?


25 posted on 12/13/2011 5:58:40 AM PST by secret garden (Why procrastinate when you can perendinate?)
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To: NeoCaveman

Someone could ask him to elaborate some more on having little black school kids working scrubbing toilets.

That should have killed him there.


26 posted on 12/13/2011 6:01:52 AM PST by SoothingDave
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To: SoothingDave

Peculate. As in boil.

My coffee pot has begun to peculate. Another cup, I speculate. Another and I’m certain late.


27 posted on 12/13/2011 6:04:35 AM PST by count-your-change (You don't have to be brilliant, not being stupid is enough.)
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To: NeoCaveman

but wait, he signed the NO ADULTERY pledge! he’s turned over a new leaf, honest INJUN!


28 posted on 12/13/2011 6:31:49 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: secret garden

I was on a Corzine thread over the weekend and someone told me that his pants were down around his ankles when he crashed on the NJ turnpike while governor. OMG....I have been laughing ever since. Wonder how the bimbo was dressed...they didn’t say.


29 posted on 12/13/2011 6:32:43 AM PST by tioga ( Holder lost the guns, Corzine lost the money, Obama lost the jobs....a dem trifecta.)
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To: xsmommy

You and xshub are not alone, I concur.


30 posted on 12/13/2011 6:35:52 AM PST by tioga ( Holder lost the guns, Corzine lost the money, Obama lost the jobs....a dem trifecta.)
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To: Explorer89

Beer goggles....that’s IT! Me, too. I answered the phone when Newt called....listened to his whole spiel and spoke to the live person afterward. Told them I am not ready to donate to anyone, but that I am leaning Newt.


31 posted on 12/13/2011 6:40:17 AM PST by tioga ( Holder lost the guns, Corzine lost the money, Obama lost the jobs....a dem trifecta.)
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To: tioga

But we can surely beat Biden in 2016...


32 posted on 12/13/2011 6:53:40 AM PST by SoothingDave
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To: tioga

Yeah, it is too soon for me to have a rebound relationship after Cain.......


33 posted on 12/13/2011 6:56:40 AM PST by Explorer89 (And now, let the wild rumpus start!!)
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To: Explorer89

LOL.......I didn’t go all the way with Cain so I am immune.


34 posted on 12/13/2011 7:10:56 AM PST by tioga ( Holder lost the guns, Corzine lost the money, Obama lost the jobs....a dem trifecta.)
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To: SoothingDave

IF my 90 yo MIL makes it to 2016, he has her vote.


35 posted on 12/13/2011 7:12:13 AM PST by tioga ( Holder lost the guns, Corzine lost the money, Obama lost the jobs....a dem trifecta.)
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To: Explorer89

Herm was on Hannity last night talking with sean about NEWT. we were like OMG this is so AWKWARD why is he on, he was a candidate 5 min ago, this is way too soon.


36 posted on 12/13/2011 7:23:29 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy

I read a tweet that someone had Ron Paul on a TV show and was asking him to critique Newt’s debate performance. Like “He’s a fellow candidate, not a pundit!” Hello?


37 posted on 12/13/2011 7:35:12 AM PST by SoothingDave
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To: xsmommy; tioga; WhyisaTexasgirlinPA

http://www.theonion.com/video/pop-stars-single-booty-wave-most-likely-civilizati,26868/

You guys getting down with the Booty Wave?


38 posted on 12/13/2011 7:37:23 AM PST by SoothingDave
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To: SoothingDave

OMG...too funny.


39 posted on 12/13/2011 7:50:09 AM PST by tioga ( Holder lost the guns, Corzine lost the money, Obama lost the jobs....a dem trifecta.)
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To: xsmommy

didn’t Trump do that already? and now he wants to host a debate? LOL


40 posted on 12/13/2011 7:51:24 AM PST by tioga ( Holder lost the guns, Corzine lost the money, Obama lost the jobs....a dem trifecta.)
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