And it's totally RUINED the meaning of teabagging.
I had to define teabagging for my mom yesterday.
She was ranting about the tea party freaks, and I joined in the ranting, and then said that I at least got a laugh out of the wider use of the word "teabagging." She asked what it meant, and I said, "Wait a minute. YOU are the one who used the phrase 'pulling a train,' but you don't know what teabagging is? You have a spotty education when it comes to vulgarities."
This was her response to the permit thing:
Permit acquired: Amendment I, Constitution of the United States of America: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or bridging the freedom of speech,or of the press, OR THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE PEACEABLY TO ASSEMBLE, AND TO PETITION THE GOVERNMENT FOR A REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES. (Ratified and in effective since December 15, 1791.)
I just took the high road and said that out of respect for my brother I was walking away from the conversation.
I'm sorry about your uncle, Scrappy.
Oh, Scrappy. I am so sorry. Peace to your whole family.
Scrappy, I'm sorry to hear about your uncle. Peace to you and your family.
Scrappy, I'm so sorry to hear about your uncle. He sure leaves a lot of love behind.
Scrappy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of your family today.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Scrappy. May many happy memories of your uncle comfort you and yours.
Scrappy, I'm so sorry. Peace~ma.
Laga - thanks for the clarification.