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Originally Posted by Snownuts
wait so are u backtracking because before u said that he didnt understand what zeal meant?
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Well... Again, he claims that he knows, yet I see no evidence of that as he uses it in a preposterous fashion. Differences in connotations of synonyms is an important aspect of persuasive writing, and analytical writing. Something taught in most first-year university English courses. If Dubs truly thinks "zealot" and "passion" are the same, he clearly DOESN'T know how to use the words properly. Furthermore, if you guys want to keep delving into bullshit minutae, the word "zeal" and "zealot" also have slightly different connotations. When something is done WITH ZEAL, that actually does come close to words like "passion" or "enthusiasm". The word ZEALOT has a markedly different connotation.
Had he said "passionate", I would have no issue. "Unwavering"? "Unrelenting"? Again, all fine. However, it is INDISPUTABLE that in this day and age, one only throws out the word "zealot" in the pejorative sense, and mostly to discredit someone's sense of reason.
Still focusing on bullshit, and trying to defame me when I refute your unfounded opinions? Well, go ahead. That would be your and Dubs' domain.
Anyone wanna talk about Nat'l Debt? Or can we get another mod in here to hypocritically admonish me for attacks on character?
So far, McCain's notions on Iraq have been to shot to hell on here. Same goes for his supposed knowledge of economics. If the very troops that candidates are hiding behind show strong monetary support for Paul, why should McCain's POW stint automatically make him exalted?
You guys have really been reaching lately. And no one wants to touch the debt issue. Care to tell me why?