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In reply to the discussion: Newsom didn't do anyone any favors by blowing up at the European leaders [View all]FHRRK
(1,371 posts)Here is the definition straight from Webster
specious
adjective
spe·cious ˈspē-shəs
Synonyms of specious
1
: having a false look of truth or genuineness : SOPHISTIC
specious reasoning
2
: having deceptive attraction or allure
3
obsolete : SHOWY
speciously adverb
speciousness noun
I could argue you have a misunderstanding of the word, but that is not the point.
The main point I am trying to get across is some people want fighters, read the responses you have received. This thread also has 30 recs, so at least 30 DU members share your opinion.
Now I have read many responses that AOC or Crockett go too far on different occasions. I disagree! Have heard similar responses for years.
I look back at what I could have done going back to my twenties to make the US a better place. I should have fought harder, pissed more people off. The Reagan Repubs in college, should have called them ignorant asses and never let up.
So if someone gets upset, it happens. If someone is upset, try to see their side and apologize if needed.
With that, passive aggressive aint no way to ask for an apology.