If you lost one in ten out of a group of 100, you were decimated.
More specifically, it was a form of punishment. The unit being punished would be divided into groups of 10, and then one soldier of the 10 would be chosen by lot to be killed.
This may be why there hasn't been a "Management Secrets of Roman Generals" book.
I like it when Obama busts some (constipated) ass.
I enjoyed Obama calling Romney out on his trip to Isreal with the donors and the fundraisers.
Oh, I dunno, that sounds a lot like our layoffs when Congress punts on the science budget. Or sequestration.
I am possibly prouder of this than I deserve to be. But for the three of you who aren't on FB:
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Sean Bean, the gift that keeps on giving!
Apology in advance for asscaps.
ANSWER THE GODDAMN QUESTION, GUVNAH.
It doesn't even matter what question is asked. So frustrating.
Seriously, again with "decimate"! My heart hurts.
Well, we don't
know
that it was wrong in this case, unless there is a secret membership list.