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You've taught me about bling (yes) and blog (ho-hum). Now we old folks
need to understand another word. Mississippi has been beseiged, invaded, insulted and pandered to by presidential candidates. All of you have been very kind to refrain from mentioning your political positions - for which we are so grateful - enough, already, enough. Rctq is not the place. However - What does the word zenophobic mean? I don't even know that I've spelled it right. Could have some x's in the beginning. The tv and radio news folks keep using the word and we don't know if we need to wash their mouths out with soap or what. Anyone? Polly |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenophobic This should explain the
meaning(s) of the word, Polly. As for your presidential candidates, I do hope that this time, you guys get it right )) jennellh On Mar 11, 11:03*pm, "Polly Esther" wrote: * * You've taught me about bling (yes) and blog (ho-hum). *Now we old folks need to understand another word. *Mississippi has been beseiged, invaded, insulted and pandered to by presidential candidates. *All of you have been very kind to refrain from mentioning your political positions - for which we are so grateful - enough, already, enough. Rctq is not the place. * * However - * * * * What does the word zenophobic mean? * * I don't even know that I've spelled it right. *Could have some x's in the beginning. * * The tv and radio news folks keep using the word and we don't know if we need to wash their mouths out with soap or what. Anyone? *Polly |
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No chance of getting it right this time, as we have 3 losers running.
but that's just my opinion. Back to sewing. : ) Denny in Fort Wayne http://community.webshots.com/user/kiteflyer54 /\ / \ / \ \ / \ / \/ \ \ / \ \ / \ jennellh wrote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenophobic This should explain the meaning(s) of the word, Polly. As for your presidential candidates, I do hope that this time, you guys get it right )) jennellh On Mar 11, 11:03 pm, "Polly Esther" wrote: You've taught me about bling (yes) and blog (ho-hum). Now we old folks need to understand another word. Mississippi has been beseiged, invaded, insulted and pandered to by presidential candidates. All of you have been very kind to refrain from mentioning your political positions - for which we are so grateful - enough, already, enough. Rctq is not the place. However - What does the word zenophobic mean? I don't even know that I've spelled it right. Could have some x's in the beginning. The tv and radio news folks keep using the word and we don't know if we need to wash their mouths out with soap or what. Anyone? Polly |
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xenophobic: abormal fear of stramgers
"Polly Esther" wrote in message ... You've taught me about bling (yes) and blog (ho-hum). Now we old folks need to understand another word. Mississippi has been beseiged, invaded, insulted and pandered to by presidential candidates. All of you have been very kind to refrain from mentioning your political positions - for which we are so grateful - enough, already, enough. Rctq is not the place. However - What does the word zenophobic mean? I don't even know that I've spelled it right. Could have some x's in the beginning. The tv and radio news folks keep using the word and we don't know if we need to wash their mouths out with soap or what. Anyone? Polly |
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Thanks, Jennell. That explains a lot (including why I couldn't even look it
up). Polly "jennellh" wrote in message ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenophobic This should explain the meaning(s) of the word, Polly. As for your presidential candidates, I do hope that this time, you guys get it right )) jennellh On Mar 11, 11:03 pm, "Polly Esther" wrote: You've taught me about bling (yes) and blog (ho-hum). Now we old folks need to understand another word. Mississippi has been beseiged, invaded, insulted and pandered to by presidential candidates. All of you have been very kind to refrain from mentioning your political positions - for which we are so grateful - enough, already, enough. Rctq is not the place. However - What does the word zenophobic mean? I don't even know that I've spelled it right. Could have some x's in the beginning. The tv and radio news folks keep using the word and we don't know if we need to wash their mouths out with soap or what. Anyone? Polly |
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Then I'm sure xenophobic doesn't mean me. One of the nicest guys I ever met
was frequently a member of the committees I worked with. He wore a long white beard tucked into his belt. Along with the beard was a serious looking sword. No problem. Polly "Bernardin vOLMAN" wrote in message news:XXHBj.75710$FO1.46116@edtnps82... xenophobic: abormal fear of stramgers "Polly Esther" wrote in message ... You've taught me about bling (yes) and blog (ho-hum). Now we old folks need to understand another word. Mississippi has been beseiged, invaded, insulted and pandered to by presidential candidates. All of you have been very kind to refrain from mentioning your political positions - for which we are so grateful - enough, already, enough. Rctq is not the place. However - What does the word zenophobic mean? I don't even know that I've spelled it right. Could have some x's in the beginning. The tv and radio news folks keep using the word and we don't know if we need to wash their mouths out with soap or what. Anyone? Polly |
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i see you've found your answer, Polly.
i wonder could you enlighten us as to the context it was used on tv/radio. the mind boggles. j. "Polly Esther" ... You've taught me about bling (yes) and blog (ho-hum). Now we old folks need to understand another word. Mississippi has been beseiged, invaded, insulted and pandered to by presidential candidates. All of you have been very kind to refrain from mentioning your political positions - for which we are so grateful - enough, already, enough. Rctq is not the place. However - What does the word zenophobic mean? I don't even know that I've spelled it right. Could have some x's in the beginning. The tv and radio news folks keep using the word and we don't know if we need to wash their mouths out with soap or what. Anyone? Polly |
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Dear Polly,
There is a difference between "strange" and "stranger", you know. :-) Hanne in London Polly Esther wrote: Then I'm sure xenophobic doesn't mean me. One of the nicest guys I ever met was frequently a member of the committees I worked with. He wore a long white beard tucked into his belt. Along with the beard was a serious looking sword. No problem. Polly "Bernardin vOLMAN" wrote in message news:XXHBj.75710$FO1.46116@edtnps82... xenophobic: abormal fear of stramgers "Polly Esther" wrote in message ... You've taught me about bling (yes) and blog (ho-hum). Now we old folks need to understand another word. Mississippi has been beseiged, invaded, insulted and pandered to by presidential candidates. All of you have been very kind to refrain from mentioning your political positions - for which we are so grateful - enough, already, enough. Rctq is not the place. However - What does the word zenophobic mean? I don't even know that I've spelled it right. Could have some x's in the beginning. The tv and radio news folks keep using the word and we don't know if we need to wash their mouths out with soap or what. Anyone? Polly |
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"nzlstar*" wrote in message ... i see you've found your answer, Polly. i wonder could you enlighten us as to the context it was used on tv/radio. the mind boggles. It's actually a common enough word. The word was used 473 times in various form for various reasons in the world's published English language newspapers. I read it twice in the Seattle paper today, once used in an article regarding the state school board, another having to do with social issues in Korea. A Russian news paper had quite an article about Putin's speech wanting to eliminate xenophobia and intolerance in Russia and especially the Ukraine. A newspaper in Berlin had an article about an arson fire being caused by xenophobia. It has been used by reporters in the US newspapers, i.e. the xenophobia and racism in the present primaries. This isn't a new word nor is it uniquely used in present political news reporting. It is just one of so very many irrational phobias, based on ignorance. Val |
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I did read your other answers, Polly!
Interesting to see the definitions given. I have always heard and used it with a slightly different meaning: fear or intolerance of 'foreigners'. I just checked in my dictionary, and that is the meaning given there, too. It does put a slightly different complexion on the word, especially when used politically. Words are so fascinating - especially the 'derived from Greek' ones. .. In message , Polly Esther writes You've taught me about bling (yes) and blog (ho-hum). Now we old folks need to understand another word. Mississippi has been beseiged, invaded, insulted and pandered to by presidential candidates. All of you have been very kind to refrain from mentioning your political positions - for which we are so grateful - enough, already, enough. Rctq is not the place. However - What does the word zenophobic mean? I don't even know that I've spelled it right. Could have some x's in the beginning. The tv and radio news folks keep using the word and we don't know if we need to wash their mouths out with soap or what. Anyone? Polly -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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