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The rest of the article - 2007-09-17 10:39:01
"These speak to the world of the general's assumed valor, bravery and of the mounting body count in defense of George W. Bush's singular bad judgment on Iraq.

"The president sent Petraeus two days ahead to soften up Congress with the splendor of his pendants, gold stripes and stars. Bush spoke to the nation Thursday in his civilian tie and blue suit..."


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Ypsidixit - 2007-09-17 10:39:56
Sforzando reds! All the vibrations from the impalpable to the unendurable! Wonderful stuff. As you might guess from Mencken's use of that musical term (Italian for "forced," meaning a strongly emphasized note), he was indeed a musician and loved meeting once a week or so with friends to play a variety of pieces ranging from classical to more earthy numbers. My dad's father, also from Baltimore (and also a musician), actually met Mencken once, so I feel a tingle twice removed... Ypsidixit's plan for the day, which she hopes you adopt, is to use "sforzando reds" at least once in conversation. Try saying it--it's fun. "Sforzando!"
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Elizabeth - 2007-09-17 12:04:17
Here's another Mencken quote that someone gave to me displayed in a frame, black lettering upon blue paper on brown all set against blue--no sforzando red! "In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican."
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Ypsidixit - 2007-09-17 12:11:35
ELizabeth: Ha! I like that. He is so quotable. Here is another favorite of mine:

All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it. (And, even if you say something is NOT sforzando red, that still counts!)
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