From: Mike Lorrey (mlorrey@datamann.com)
Date: Wed Jan 02 2002 - 15:45:30 MST
John Clark wrote:
>
> This is my top 10 list of odious phrases for 2001. My criteria is that they
> must be used in polite society and seem to many to be perfectly acceptable
> but to me seem incorrect, insipid, evil, stupid, or just never used to support
> a position I agree with.
>
> #10) You can't cry FIRE in a crowded theater.
> #9) A huge quantum leap.
> #8) Life is sacred.
> #7) The exception proves the rule.
> #6) level the playing field.
> #5) Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.
> #4) Almost infinite.
> #3) Free will.
> #2) There must be a reason it's random.
>
> and the most odious phrase of 2001
>
> #1) God wants.
Ah, you forgot: "It's for the Children!"
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