So, it's been over a week now, and I've gone from a sore throat to a sore throat, ear infection, and sinus infection. The drugs help to mitigate the misery, but not a whole hell of a lot. And the antibiotics don't seem to be doing much (I'm not going to stop taking them, don't worry).
I wish this thing would hurry up and either get better or kill me.
You're always ill, what do you to yourself?
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I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.
Not only do people often spell "toe the line" "tow the line" I just learned that about 90% of the time I've seen it used it's been used wrong.
I am having trouble figuring out what people would use it to mean other than what it actually means. If you cross the line, you're clearly no longer toeing it, yeah?
quick question, why are there so many new threads about robots, lasers and future suppositions?
have we really exhausted all the present day problems?
I was just about to make a thread about "Where are my glasses?" But my pirated laser robot found 'em.
And there are only two future threads. ZOMG
yeah but thats 2 in less than a day. i can just see im gonna come back tomorrow to find out that "what is your alien invasion plan" and "will human beings ever develope telekenisis" are the new topics.
Wait, are you complaining about a problem that doesn't exist yet?
Not only do people often spell "toe the line" "tow the line" I just learned that about 90% of the time I've seen it used it's been used wrong.
I am having trouble figuring out what people would use it to mean other than what it actually means. If you cross the line, you're clearly no longer toeing it, yeah?
So, it's been over a week now, and I've gone from a sore throat to a sore throat, ear infection, and sinus infection. The drugs help to mitigate the misery, but not a whole hell of a lot. And the antibiotics don't seem to be doing much (I'm not going to stop taking them, don't worry).
I wish this thing would hurry up and either get better or kill me.
You're always ill, what do you to yourself?
I'm not, generally. I mean, I moved up here, and didn't get sick for over a year. I only got sick a handful of times in the years before that. A few times in college. And I made it through high school without missing a single day because of sickness.
I just got sick several weeks ago, and have been getting sick again and again ever since. It fucking sucks. Though this is, by far, the worst.
Okay, after a bit of googling to find out which engine that got I guess I can safely say that your experience is absolutely not a reasonable predictor of the rate of fuel consumption I could expect on my hypothetical Civic. Thanks, though. :P
My Civic is powered on Love.
But love won't move a Civic fast enough for my tastes. You have a 1.7L SOHC engine that makes 115 hp, I want 1.8L, DOHC, and something in the neighborhood of 160 hp.
quick question, why are there so many new threads about robots, lasers and future suppositions?
have we really exhausted all the present day problems?
I was just about to make a thread about "Where are my glasses?" But my pirated laser robot found 'em.
And there are only two future threads. ZOMG
yeah but thats 2 in less than a day. i can just see im gonna come back tomorrow to find out that "what is your alien invasion plan" and "will human beings ever develope telekenisis" are the new topics.
Wait, are you complaining about a problem that doesn't exist yet?
He's complaining about a problem that may exist in the future
Not only do people often spell "toe the line" "tow the line" I just learned that about 90% of the time I've seen it used it's been used wrong.
I am having trouble figuring out what people would use it to mean other than what it actually means. If you cross the line, you're clearly no longer toeing it, yeah?
Toeing the line means to conform to an established standard or political programme.
I generally hear it used to mean, pressing your luck or just barely playing inside the rules, that kind of general sentiment.
Help Dave!
Dave Mahoney was cycling to the grocery store with his girlfriend in Minneapolis on September 4th 2008, when an un-marked van pulled up, and two men wearing FBI shirts inexplicably bundled him into the back, and drove off. Dave was part of the protesters assembled at the Republican National Convention in the City that week, and was there to peacefully remind America and the rest of the world of some of the atrocities, and in-justices millions of people endure everyday across the globe - many of which link directly to the actions & policy of the Republican party. Instead, Dave's become one of the victims... facing trumped up charges of Assault, and Conspiracy to Riot with a Furtherance of Terrorism; if convicted he could get up to 12 years in jail AND a $24,000 dollar fine...
I would like to feel bad for this guy, but he wrote "rediculous" in one of those blog posts. I hope they throw the book at him.
So, it's been over a week now, and I've gone from a sore throat to a sore throat, ear infection, and sinus infection. The drugs help to mitigate the misery, but not a whole hell of a lot. And the antibiotics don't seem to be doing much (I'm not going to stop taking them, don't worry).
I wish this thing would hurry up and either get better or kill me.
So it seems your body and the infections have reached a compromise.
quick question, why are there so many new threads about robots, lasers and future suppositions?
have we really exhausted all the present day problems?
I was just about to make a thread about "Where are my glasses?" But my pirated laser robot found 'em.
And there are only two future threads. ZOMG
yeah but thats 2 in less than a day. i can just see im gonna come back tomorrow to find out that "what is your alien invasion plan" and "will human beings ever develope telekenisis" are the new topics.
Wait, are you complaining about a problem that doesn't exist yet?
He's complaining about a problem that may exist in the future
im just thinking ahead! if theres gonna be an alien invasion thread i need to work on my plan.
Not only do people often spell "toe the line" "tow the line" I just learned that about 90% of the time I've seen it used it's been used wrong.
I am having trouble figuring out what people would use it to mean other than what it actually means. If you cross the line, you're clearly no longer toeing it, yeah?
Toeing the line means to conform to an established standard or political programme.
I generally hear it used to mean, pressing your luck or just barely playing inside the rules, that kind of general sentiment.
That last part is what it means. The definition stipulates that the conformity is in response to external pressures. And if you weren't accepting the rules you would cross the line instead of going right up to it. The line is a border, not a path.
Not only do people often spell "toe the line" "tow the line" I just learned that about 90% of the time I've seen it used it's been used wrong.
I am having trouble figuring out what people would use it to mean other than what it actually means. If you cross the line, you're clearly no longer toeing it, yeah?
Toeing the line means to conform to an established standard or political programme.
I generally hear it used to mean, pressing your luck or just barely playing inside the rules, that kind of general sentiment.
Isn't it a reference to lining up in the military?
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I would like some money because these are artisanal nuggets of wisdom philistine.
Not only do people often spell "toe the line" "tow the line" I just learned that about 90% of the time I've seen it used it's been used wrong.
I am having trouble figuring out what people would use it to mean other than what it actually means. If you cross the line, you're clearly no longer toeing it, yeah?
Toeing the line means to conform to an established standard or political programme.
I generally hear it used to mean, pressing your luck or just barely playing inside the rules, that kind of general sentiment.
Isn't it a reference to lining up in the military?
"Toe the line" is an idiomatic expression with disputed origins. It is often equated to "toe the mark," which has the same meaning: to conform to a rule or a standard. One documented origin of the phrase is as an athletics analogy that originated in the early 19th century. Other suggested origins are the center line in boxing which boxers were instructed to toe at the start of each round, or the lines created by deck planks on ships which naval crews used to “fall in line”. The longest-running use of the phrase, often mentioned by tourist guides, is from the British House of Commons where sword-strapped members were instructed to stand behind lines that were better than a sword’s length from their political rivals. Thus the cry to “toe the line!” was echoed to return order to the House and to quell a potential mortal conflict.
I think what he's saying is that 'that last part' is not what it means.
That is what he's saying. And I'm saying he's looking far too narrowly at the definition. Your House of Commons example illustrates as much.
My House of Commons examples illustrates that 'toe the line' was a shouted command telling people to get back into conformation. Thus painting the phrase as strictly meaning 'to conform or obey'
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I think what he's saying is that 'that last part' is not what it means.
That is what he's saying. And I'm saying he's looking far too narrowly at the definition. Your House of Commons example illustrates as much.
My House of Commons examples illustrates that 'toe the line' was a shouted command telling people to get back into conformation. Thus painting the phrase as strictly meaning 'to conform or obey'
i.e; do not cross the line. It is a border. In this case, the border between a political council and a melee.
I think what he's saying is that 'that last part' is not what it means.
That is what he's saying. And I'm saying he's looking far too narrowly at the definition. Your House of Commons example illustrates as much.
My House of Commons examples illustrates that 'toe the line' was a shouted command telling people to get back into conformation. Thus painting the phrase as strictly meaning 'to conform or obey'
i.e; do not cross the line. It is a border.
But it isn't, "These guys are toeing the line here! Tell 'em to get back!"
It's "Get your ass back to the line and toe it!" I don't think they mean to tell their guys "You better get back to that line and look like you're just barely following orders!"
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quick question, why are there so many new threads about robots, lasers and future suppositions?
have we really exhausted all the present day problems?
Obama's got it covered.
:^::^:
It's this attitude that frightens me a little.
I know what you mean. I look back at all those times I've laughed at jokes and just think, "What was I thinking?!"
Oh! You're talking about how that socialist messiah is gonna overthrow the country?
No no no. Nothing like that. I just think that the attitude is a disturbing. One man can't fix everything. He's being held up to an impossible standard.
No no no. Nothing like that. I just think that the attitude is a disturbing. One man can't fix everything. He's being held up to an impossible standard.
I can see Bill O'Reilly now.
"Are radical leftists prepared to lynch Obama if he doesn't follow through on his messianic promises?"
But I get what you're saying. That's why I laughed. At his joke. The joke playing on the silly "Obama will fix everything idea." I think Sarksus gets it, too. 'Cause he made the joke.
I think what he's saying is that 'that last part' is not what it means.
That is what he's saying. And I'm saying he's looking far too narrowly at the definition. Your House of Commons example illustrates as much.
My House of Commons examples illustrates that 'toe the line' was a shouted command telling people to get back into conformation. Thus painting the phrase as strictly meaning 'to conform or obey'
i.e; do not cross the line. It is a border.
But it isn't, "These guys are toeing the line here! Tell 'em to get back!"
It's "Get your ass back to the line and toe it!" I don't think they mean to tell their guys "You better get back to that line and look like you're just barely following orders!"
If they were toeing the line they wouldn't be able to reach eachother with their swords. So if they're getting close enough to stab people, they've crossed the line.
If they were toeing the line they wouldn't be able to reach eachother with their swords. So if they're getting close enough to stab people, they've crossed the line.
Exactly. Crossing the line =\= toeing the line. In fact, 'toe the line' == 'fall in line.'
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No no no. Nothing like that. I just think that the attitude is a disturbing. One man can't fix everything. He's being held up to an impossible standard.
I can see Bill O'Reilly now.
"Are radical leftists prepared to lynch Obama if he doesn't follow through on his messianic promises?"
But I get what you're saying. That's why I laughed. At his joke. The joke playing on the silly "Obama will fix everything idea." I think Sarksus gets it, too. 'Cause he made the joke.
But you see JamesKeenan, there are a lot of people who are saying "Obama will fix everything. EVERYTHING." and they don't mean it the least bit ironically.
But you see JamesKeenan, there are a lot of people who are saying "Obama will fix everything. EVERYTHING." and they don't mean it the least bit ironically.
I'll believe it when I see it. And then I'll smile and nod, like you would at a grandmother who told you she rode in on a unicorn.
At least it beats people calling McCain maverick, or thinking he'd fix everything.
If they were toeing the line they wouldn't be able to reach eachother with their swords. So if they're getting close enough to stab people, they've crossed the line.
Exactly. Crossing the line =\= toeing the line. In fact, 'toe the line' == 'fall in line.'
I never said that toeing the line = crossing the line. I said that it means coming just short of crossing the line. Your definition doesn't make any sense, that's straddling the line. The line is very clearly a border and not a path.
If they were toeing the line they wouldn't be able to reach eachother with their swords. So if they're getting close enough to stab people, they've crossed the line.
Exactly. Crossing the line =\= toeing the line. In fact, 'toe the line' == 'fall in line.'
I never said that toeing the line = crossing the line. I said that it means coming just short of crossing the line. Your definition doesn't make any sense, that's straddling the line. The line is very clearly a border and not a path.
Toeing the line means to fall in line. Follow orders. The House of Commons example shows exactly that. Toeing the line meant you were obeying. Following orders, seeing as how they were told to toe the line.
You're painting 'toe the line' as if someone is on just at the edge of the line, pushing their luck, or their boundaries.
I'm saying that to 'toe the line' means to stand precisely on the exact mark you're told to.
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I prefer Toe the Line 2: Miami Nights a lot more than the first one.
so i went to the store on sunday and bought a little chicken for 5.30 i figured it would last me 2 days with leftovers for snacks.
i then went and got all my other normal groceries and saw that they are selling frozen turkeys... on sale... for 29 cents a pound.... so a 15 pound turkey costs 4.35
thats right i put the little chicken back and bought a turkey instead.
If they were toeing the line they wouldn't be able to reach eachother with their swords. So if they're getting close enough to stab people, they've crossed the line.
Exactly. Crossing the line =\= toeing the line. In fact, 'toe the line' == 'fall in line.'
I never said that toeing the line = crossing the line. I said that it means coming just short of crossing the line. Your definition doesn't make any sense, that's straddling the line. The line is very clearly a border and not a path.
Toeing the line means to fall in line. Follow orders. The House of Commons example shows exactly that. Toeing the line meant you were obeying. Following orders, seeing as how they were told to toe the line.
You're painting 'toe the line' as if someone is on just at the edge of the line, pushing their luck, or their boundaries.
I'm saying that to 'toe the line' means to stand precisely on the exact mark you're told to.
If you are pushing your luck you have crossed the line, because until you cross the line you don't need luck, because you are within your established bounds. Your definition makes absolutely no sense and makes the phrase "cross the line" utterly nonsensical. And yeah you don't need to tell someone to stand precisely behind the line if they're not crossing it, that makes perfect sense. How do you keep finding a way to interpret the line as anything other than a boundary?
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I really think you're towing the line on this one, but I think I'll give you that slice of pie anyway.
I am having trouble figuring out what people would use it to mean other than what it actually means. If you cross the line, you're clearly no longer toeing it, yeah?
I will hurt you.
I thought it was a sexual innuendo.
I just got sick several weeks ago, and have been getting sick again and again ever since. It fucking sucks. Though this is, by far, the worst.
But love won't move a Civic fast enough for my tastes. You have a 1.7L SOHC engine that makes 115 hp, I want 1.8L, DOHC, and something in the neighborhood of 160 hp.
He's complaining about a problem that may exist in the future
Toeing the line means to conform to an established standard or political programme.
I generally hear it used to mean, pressing your luck or just barely playing inside the rules, that kind of general sentiment.
So it seems your body and the infections have reached a compromise.
im just thinking ahead! if theres gonna be an alien invasion thread i need to work on my plan.
That last part is what it means. The definition stipulates that the conformity is in response to external pressures. And if you weren't accepting the rules you would cross the line instead of going right up to it. The line is a border, not a path.
Isn't it a reference to lining up in the military?
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Sweet.
That is what he's saying. And I'm saying he's looking far too narrowly at the definition. Your House of Commons example illustrates as much.
My House of Commons examples illustrates that 'toe the line' was a shouted command telling people to get back into conformation. Thus painting the phrase as strictly meaning 'to conform or obey'
It's this attitude that frightens me a little.
i.e; do not cross the line. It is a border. In this case, the border between a political council and a melee.
I know what you mean. I look back at all those times I've laughed at jokes and just think, "What was I thinking?!"
Oh! You're talking about how that socialist messiah is gonna overthrow the country?
But it isn't, "These guys are toeing the line here! Tell 'em to get back!"
It's "Get your ass back to the line and toe it!" I don't think they mean to tell their guys "You better get back to that line and look like you're just barely following orders!"
No no no. Nothing like that. I just think that the attitude is a disturbing. One man can't fix everything. He's being held up to an impossible standard.
I can see Bill O'Reilly now.
"Are radical leftists prepared to lynch Obama if he doesn't follow through on his messianic promises?"
But I get what you're saying. That's why I laughed. At his joke. The joke playing on the silly "Obama will fix everything idea." I think Sarksus gets it, too. 'Cause he made the joke.
If they were toeing the line they wouldn't be able to reach eachother with their swords. So if they're getting close enough to stab people, they've crossed the line.
Exactly. Crossing the line =\= toeing the line. In fact, 'toe the line' == 'fall in line.'
But you see JamesKeenan, there are a lot of people who are saying "Obama will fix everything. EVERYTHING." and they don't mean it the least bit ironically.
I'll believe it when I see it. And then I'll smile and nod, like you would at a grandmother who told you she rode in on a unicorn.
At least it beats people calling McCain maverick, or thinking he'd fix everything.
I never said that toeing the line = crossing the line. I said that it means coming just short of crossing the line. Your definition doesn't make any sense, that's straddling the line. The line is very clearly a border and not a path.
Toeing the line means to fall in line. Follow orders. The House of Commons example shows exactly that. Toeing the line meant you were obeying. Following orders, seeing as how they were told to toe the line.
You're painting 'toe the line' as if someone is on just at the edge of the line, pushing their luck, or their boundaries.
I'm saying that to 'toe the line' means to stand precisely on the exact mark you're told to.
i then went and got all my other normal groceries and saw that they are selling frozen turkeys... on sale... for 29 cents a pound.... so a 15 pound turkey costs 4.35
thats right i put the little chicken back and bought a turkey instead.
looks like i have food for a week.
If you are pushing your luck you have crossed the line, because until you cross the line you don't need luck, because you are within your established bounds. Your definition makes absolutely no sense and makes the phrase "cross the line" utterly nonsensical. And yeah you don't need to tell someone to stand precisely behind the line if they're not crossing it, that makes perfect sense. How do you keep finding a way to interpret the line as anything other than a boundary?
It's really seagull
I'm very sorry