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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-09-08 09:51 PM
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"Erratic" an excellent word to describe McCain as of late.
Pronunciation:
\i-ˈra-tik\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin erraticus, from erratus, past participle of errare
Date:
14th century

1 a: having no fixed course : wandering <an erratic comet> barchaic : nomadic2: transported from an original resting place especially by a glacier <an erratic boulder>3 a: characterized by lack of consistency, regularity, or uniformity <erratic dieting> <keeps erratic hours> b: deviating from what is ordinary or standard : eccentric <an erratic genius>
synonyms see strange
— er·rat·i·cal Listen to the pronunciation of erratical \-ti-kəl\ adjective
— er·rat·i·cal·ly Listen to the pronunciation of erratically \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
— er·rat·i·cism Listen to the pronunciation of erraticism \-ˈa-tə-ˌsi-zəm\ noun

Source http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erratic

McCain's words and actions have definitely been "erratic" as of late. I agree with Obama that we cannot afford an "erratic" leader in these "uncertain" times. When McCain "suspended" his campaign - you know, in word only - a few weeks ago and then didn't indicate he would be attending the scheduled debate until the morning of the event, I recall thinking that McCain's kind of "leadership" is not what I need. I have had ENOUGH! I have had enough of failed leadership. I have had enough of not being able to count on or trust the officials in the White House. I have had enough of not being able to rely on their judgment. I have had enough of not being able to depend on them to look out for the average American citizens, not only during a crisis but on a day-to-day basis. In these uncertain times, intelligent and stable leadership, leaders with good judgment and good common sense, officials who are concerned for average American citizens - all of this is what I want and what we need...especially now.
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truthisfreedom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-09-08 09:52 PM
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1. Erratic Maverick.
And the Drillbilly Kid.
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-09-08 10:06 PM
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2. What exactly is an "erratic Maverick?" Wouldn't that be the guy
Edited on Thu Oct-09-08 10:13 PM by texpatriot2004
that goes "postal" and shoots people at random?

The phrase is funny though, "erratic Maverick."

"Drillbilly kid" - that's hilarious LOL!

Edit to fix Freudian slip about "Hillbilly kid."
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Oct-09-08 10:50 PM
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3. Maybe this is too obvious for discussion. nm
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-10-08 07:03 AM
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4. Kick it for the morning crowd nm
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