"support" pedantic pet peeve.

[Deep13]

Can we agree that "support" in the socio-political context means something more than just agreeing with someone or even voting for someone? If you say "I support gay marriage" or "I support Pres. Obama," please explain just what you are doing to support whatever it is you are supporting. I supported Obama in the election by writing his campaign a check. I supported John Kerry by hosting an event, volunteering at another event, knocking on doors and writing a check. (In '08 I was occupied with local elections.) When parents say they support their children, does that just mean they agree with them? Obviously not. That requires active participation.

On the other hand, while I really agree with gay rights, I have not done much specifically to support them. Sure, I vote against Fundy candidates and I was one of the few who voted against Ohio's prop 8. But is that really "support?"

So, in short, when people say they support this or that, most of the time it just is not true.

[izquierdista]

1. That word is popular in the South

All the politicians troll around asking for your "suh-pote" whatever that means. For a long time, I thought they were trying to get a truss for their hernias. Then I found out it was a euphemism for a small bribe.

[Deep13]

2. un-rec people don't like being told they are all mouth. nt

[Deep13]

3. self-indulgent kick for the p.m. crowd.

:kick: :hi: