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Window Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-20-08 09:38 AM
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Why we are having so many problems and the meaning of 'Politics'
The origin of the word Politics:

"Poli" meaning many and "tics" meaning blood-sucking parasites.

Nah, just kidding. 'Polis' is from the Greek meaning city or state, 'politikos' describes things concerning state or city affairs. In Latin, this was 'politicus' and in French 'politique'. Thus it became 'politics' in the English language.

The first definition fits better don't ya think. LOL!



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