June 01, 2005

Transmogrification Too

Now that we've managed to (loosely) explain our historical precedent in adapting language, we'd like to briefly discuss our recent terms of descriptive characterization for those who choose to engage in activities contrary to the survival of the government (as we've known it),. For those interested in the subtle differences that we've semi-unconsciously used with regards to our terminology:

Republics tend to have fanatical libertarian traits.

Publicans tend to have fanatical theocratic traits.

Repugnicants are the best (cough) of both sets of characteristics.

Each variant is its' own dilemma* when trying to deal with their logic (cough) in everyday interactions. They refuse to admit that the possibility exists that they are incorrect in their beliefs, and they have a very difficult time admitting that anyone but their particular group of fanatics is ever correct about anything. They also tend to have less tolerance for diversity of opinion, and seek to convince others that their outlook needs to be embraced by all. They dissemble and shift tactics when their beliefs and/or tactics are challenged and defeated. They fight to the death when they are cornered. And nowadays it seems like they act like they're cornered when they're supposed to be large and in charge. What's up with that?

Feel free to enlighten us further about other tendencies that you notice in the members of these groups within your personal circle.

* - by the way, when exactly did the spelling on this word change? Or is it one of those traditional British Canadian English va. American English things that's we're so blindingly oblivious to around here? We vaguely (cough) remember that this word was spelled dilemna, not dilemma, in our textbooks. Any other sages want to help refresh our memory?

Posted by (: Tom :) at June 1, 2005 06:37 AM