antigop
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Thu May-31-07 08:11 PM
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Word of the day: kakistocracy |
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http://dictionary.reference.com/cite.html?qh=kakistocracy&ia=lunagovernment by the worst persons; a form of government in which the worst persons are in power I just learned this word watching the National Spelling Bee. Appropriate, eh?
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Thu May-31-07 08:12 PM
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1. Did the kid get it right? |
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Thu May-31-07 08:16 PM
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6. It wasn't a competition word |
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They interviewed one of the young ladies and she said it was one of her favorite words.
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Thu May-31-07 08:18 PM
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Thu May-31-07 08:25 PM
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9. Isabel Jacobson of Madison |
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Thu May-31-07 08:48 PM
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11. Darn! She just missed her word and is out. n/t |
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Thu May-31-07 09:03 PM
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Edited on Thu May-31-07 09:03 PM by LiberalFighter
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Thu May-31-07 08:13 PM
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2. So that's the word to describe putting Bush in power |
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Here I thought it was kleptocracy. Bryant Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com
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Thu May-31-07 08:14 PM
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3. I think it's more appropriate than Oligarchy |
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At least we'd get some oil out of the deal.
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Thu May-31-07 08:14 PM
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Thu May-31-07 08:15 PM
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5. yeah, a BUNCH of kaka, alright |
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Thu May-31-07 08:19 PM
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from the Kakistocratic party.
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Thu May-31-07 08:29 PM
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When I first read it I saw khakistocracy -- a government by and for the business casual crowd...
Your way works too :)
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Thu May-31-07 09:09 PM
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13. Actually, what we have now |
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is a kakistocratic kleptocracy. A government by worst thieves.
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Fri Jun-01-07 07:18 AM
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14. Oh, no, they're very *good* thieves....! nt |
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Fri Jun-01-07 07:26 AM
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15. The US in the 21st Century |
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A Kafkaesque (spelling?) Kakistocracy. Makes a nice tongue twister and unfortunately it's true.
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