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Thread #125317 Message #2775052
Posted By: Little Hawk
27-Nov-09 - 02:31 PM
Thread Name: BS: 'ex cathedra' - it means...........
Subject: RE: BS: 'ex cathedra' - it means...........
Or - "That's an interesting comment....
"That's a good question....
"I'm glad you asked me that....
(the last 2 are particularly beloved of politicians) LOL! What they really meant was:
"That comment you just made sucks! It proves what a jerk you are."
"You bastard! Why'd you ask me that question? Wait while I figure out how to maneuver my way around it...."
"I wish you hadn't asked me that! Now observe as I avoid giving you a real answer."