February 22, 2006

The Devils' Dictionary

Christian Crumlish

The Nation has compiled and published a Dictionary of Republicanisms. Of the definitions they’ve published in the magazine (or rather, in this case, on the website), here are two of my favorites:

laziness n. When the poor are not working.

leisure time n. When the wealthy are not working.

(Both definitions by Justin Rezzonico of Keene, Ohio.)

Posted by xian at February 22, 2006 3:32 PM | TrackBack
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THE POOREST AMONG US!
Abortion Laws Make The Poor Poorer
Only the poorest people, the less educated, and less mobile; many who rely on taxpayers for sustanance, and are unable to provide a decent environment for their children, suffer from unwanted pregnancies; and the unplanned-for birth of children!

Laws against abortion are unfair discrimination against the poor! Let us be fair and honorable; let us not increase the suffering of the downtrodden poor! or the financial burden of taxpayers; by limiting the ability of poor people to control their family's size?

Posted by: Jim Hanley at February 24, 2006 4:23 PM

That's a somewhat compelling rant but it is not really relevant to the entry you attached it to, making it borderline spam.

Posted by: xian at February 25, 2006 12:16 PM
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