I wonder what I'd have to swear on. Maybe a dictionary.
You can avow. No book needed.
I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.
Giles ,'Beneath You'
Natter 48 Contiguous States of Denial
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Sean K - Jan 03, 2007 8:26:20 am PST #9631 of 10007
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Topic!Cindy - Jan 03, 2007 8:27:07 am PST #9632 of 10007
What is even happening?
Why do you hate America?
Because I have no cabana boys, no cake, and no SUV.
How do you expect me to adapt to this (sub) standard of living?
SuziQ - Jan 03, 2007 8:27:41 am PST #9633 of 10007
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
When I notarize stuff, I have people "affirm" instead of opening that can of worms.
brenda m - Jan 03, 2007 8:28:13 am PST #9634 of 10007
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Also, hover cars. We were promised hover cars. Stoopid 21st century.
Sean K - Jan 03, 2007 8:28:58 am PST #9635 of 10007
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Going back a short ways, I was reading the NYT story Nutty posted about the guys saving another guy who fell on the the NY subway tracks.
They had to lie down, think really thin, and let the train pass over them!!!!!
Who knew you could actually fit people under there. I thought that was only ever true in the movies.
Kathy A - Jan 03, 2007 8:30:24 am PST #9636 of 10007
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
So it's not the book but the belief that counts? I wonder what I'd have to swear on. Maybe a dictionary.
John Quincy Adams swore on a law book, and another president (can't remember who) swore in on, I believe, the Constitution.
Sean K - Jan 03, 2007 8:30:57 am PST #9637 of 10007
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I have people "affirm"
Oh, yeah. I think it's "affirm" not "avow." Or possibly both. Either way, people being sworn into office actually get an option that requires no diety or holy book.
I just think nobody holding national office has used that yet.
Sophia Brooks - Jan 03, 2007 8:30:58 am PST #9638 of 10007
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
For some reason, this swearing in business is making me think of my French teacher in high school, who made us write-- literally-- "I do hereby affirm..." on our tests and than sign our name. I could never figure out WHAT we were affirming until at some point I saw a longer version printed out (perhaps on a Regents exam or in college).
Also, I just had my photo taken for work. And I have 42 chins. And my right eye completely shits when I smile. Now, I had about 24 chins even when I was a size 6, so I am used to it, but gee whiz that is a lot of chin!
Sean K - Jan 03, 2007 8:32:43 am PST #9639 of 10007
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
And my right eye completely shits when I smile.
I am now very afeared of Sophia's right eye.
Sue - Jan 03, 2007 8:34:38 am PST #9640 of 10007
hip deep in pie
Why do you hate America?
Hey, I hate America!!! Those stinky cheese-eating surrender monkeys!!!!
Wait, hold on...