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3catwoman3

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9. No harshness or insult intended. I thought it was a quote...

Reply to edhopper (Reply #5)

Sat Oct 7, 2023, 12:33 PM

Oct 2023

…from a GOP source that didn’t know proper apostrophe use, which would not be surprising.

There is a pediatric dental office near me that calls itself Kid’s Dental - singular possessive. I have resisted the temptation to go in and ask them if they only care for one child.

Greetings from one of the DU grammar nerds -

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GOP: Parents know what is best for their children! [View all] edhopper Oct 2023 OP

Or protection from guns. CrispyQ Oct 2023 #1

That would be... 3catwoman3 Oct 2023 #2

Thanks edhopper Oct 2023 #5

No harshness or insult intended. I thought it was a quote... 3catwoman3 Oct 2023 #9

I often post without edhopper Oct 2023 #10

I frequently hit "send" before proofing... 3catwoman3 Oct 2023 #11

Iv'e ben their edhopper Oct 2023 #12

Or read a book Jerry2144 Oct 2023 #3

or books..... Takket Oct 2023 #4

Vast Majority of Dems: Parents know what is best for their children! gulliver Oct 2023 #6

If so, then why is the "libertarian" GOP so eager for the government to control lives? usonian Oct 2023 #7

But only the GOP parents... controlling others' children. keithbvadu2 Oct 2023 #8