Language/political stuff

[eee1313]

First off, there's a new book that seems rather interesting. I bet the author also hates "grow the economy."

In other news, four cabinet members have resigned, including Colin Powell (note to him: it's COL-in, not CO-lin, dammit!) and education secretary Rod Paige. ::does dance of joy at the second one:: With Powell's resignation, this probably means Condoleeza Rice gets his spot. Hmmm.

Comments

[dionneshea.livejournal.com]

To be absolutely fair to Colin Powell I saw an interview with him years ago saying that he pronounced it COL-in but that the media had started calling him CO-lin and he wasn't sure why.

[eee1313.livejournal.com]

Thank God. The other night my mom and I were gnashing our teeth over this, and I was all, "What's his brother's name, SPLEEN?" And then Mom was all, "Yeah, and his sister's name is Uterus."

...We thought it was funny...

[uss-hairball.livejournal.com]

Hehe, your mom rocks! But you already knew that. ;)