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54. Legalese for something

Fri Feb 13, 2015, 07:16 PM

Feb 2015

It's probably one of those fossilized expressions that we sometimes see in legal documents (like "Acts of God&quot which really mean nothing today but might have had some currency in even popular discourse at some time in the past.

Either that, or they're doing the bidding of the Viagra® manufacturers and the like.

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WTF is "Manly Firmness"???? [View all] n2doc Feb 2015 OP

I thought this was going to be a sex thread. tammywammy Feb 2015 #1

Well, I used to think my ass was manly firmness snooper2 Feb 2015 #10

I guess they need something to counteract the impotence of the repeal. nt cyberswede Feb 2015 #2

+1 Tree-Hugger Feb 2015 #55

I think it involves a lot of shouting and gesturing, in this case. nt el_bryanto Feb 2015 #3

so in other words, jacking off? Blue_Tires Feb 2015 #11

Sounds to me like the Missouri House of Representatives has a collective boner over the ACA. MohRokTah Feb 2015 #4

My exact thought, too! n/t earthside Feb 2015 #5

I don't know. HappyMe Feb 2015 #6

We should never underestimate the impotence of being stupid. nt Xipe Totec Feb 2015 #7

Hey chicka bum bum NuclearDem Feb 2015 #8

I wonder what the two women in their congressional delegation think of that? nt hack89 Feb 2015 #9

those people have issues ND-Dem Feb 2015 #12

It means anyone who disagrees must be a fag. I'm looking at you, liberals. Scuba Feb 2015 #13

It's that thing you have to consult your doctor about if it lasts more than 4 hours, right? herding cats Feb 2015 #14

They will always come up short. hifiguy Feb 2015 #50

It's because they literally can't see the problem. herding cats Feb 2015 #60

Pinkie Pie agrees! hifiguy Feb 2015 #61

Must be some kind of gun legislation. TheCowsCameHome Feb 2015 #15

NSFW Tom Ripley Feb 2015 #16

Ask the experts... JHB Feb 2015 #17

he used to be a porn star Enrique Feb 2015 #18

Something I've never had a problem with, thanks. sibelian Feb 2015 #19

umm, how are the women supposed to act with "manly firmness"??? niyad Feb 2015 #20

I didn't think that appendage was the one that does the voting, but then, maybe that niyad Feb 2015 #21

It is a phrase from the Declaration of Independence: femmocrat Feb 2015 #22

historical context, thanks. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2015 #25

I've heard that if you have manly firmness Crabby Appleton Feb 2015 #23

Simple rock Feb 2015 #24

Oh, I thought this was going to be about "50 Shades of Grey". greatauntoftriplets Feb 2015 #26

Are you trying to get me arrested again? MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #27

"Manly" not "Manny" n/t n2doc Feb 2015 #30

Oh, OK, sorry. MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #43

This should be a DUzy. Jamastiene Feb 2015 #31

+1 Pooka Fey Feb 2015 #36

or at least a band name. onethatcares Feb 2015 #44

Jim Morrison got arrested for this, too MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #49

I think you should add "Manny Firmness" to your ensemble, sir. sibelian Feb 2015 #35

Those look like cop shoes MannyGoldstein Feb 2015 #39

Little ol' ME? sibelian Feb 2015 #63

LOL joshcryer Feb 2015 #65

Well, if each member has to grab their member with 'manly firmness' then I would say it is Rex Feb 2015 #28

Sounds like they're all so excited about it they all have hardons! RKP5637 Feb 2015 #29

Something to do with Viagra maybe?? sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #32

It's the opposite of 'Manly Slackyness'. PoliticAverse Feb 2015 #33

I thought it was a advertising slogan for shave gel. Initech Feb 2015 #34

They are referring to my derri�re William769 Feb 2015 #37

Go after it with a hard on? Yep, my read is to go after repeal with lusty zeal. TheKentuckian Feb 2015 #38

I don't know, maybe an erection? Beacool Feb 2015 #40

well, onethatcares Feb 2015 #41

I think it has something to do with being a vicious amoral sociopath n/t eridani Feb 2015 #42

All I know is IF IT LASTS MORE THAN 4 HOURS SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELP! HereSince1628 Feb 2015 #45

Something Limbaugh can't achieve, even after 200 mg of Viagra. 11 Bravo Feb 2015 #46

I dunno, but I'll bet you can see it through a pair of LULULEMON yoga pants!!!!!!!!!!!!! MADem Feb 2015 #47

It's from the Declaration of Independence... NYC Liberal Feb 2015 #48

It sounds like something that should have an 18 rating.... LeftishBrit Feb 2015 #51

A polite way of saying "erection"? notadmblnd Feb 2015 #52

ROFL! Asking that on DU is a recipe for comedic gold. Jamastiene Feb 2015 #53

Legalese for something wpelb Feb 2015 #54

I don't know but - LiberalElite Feb 2015 #56

Something the Missouri Congressional delegation experiences when enacting harmful legislation? n/t winter is coming Feb 2015 #57

So many funny replies on this thread Pooka Fey Feb 2015 #58

Thsi has been a hell of a week for DUzys and hifiguy Feb 2015 #62

I can't define it, but I know it when I see it. panader0 Feb 2015 #59

Oh good lord. cwydro Feb 2015 #64

We owe that politician some thanks for drawing attention to the Declaration of Independence language muriel_volestrangler Feb 2015 #66

I'll take 'something they advertise COLGATE4 Feb 2015 #67

I think a simple "Yes, please" is sufficient... CTyankee Feb 2015 #68