Please be aware that the train tracks east of Wiliston, ND to at least Devils Lake are almost impassible
I'm assuming it's from the heavy oil.tankers going over them. This is going to be a big problem for the country.
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ArishMell · 70-79, M
@jehova "senile" means only "old". It is not an adjective of physical or mental ability.
However, I think your real concern is less the age of politicians than their probity; but that's an interesting point about whether politicians become less honest with length of tenure. Some may well do. Or they may continue to behave properly but become so in love with being in some sort of authority they want to stay there. Either motive is unhealthy, so a limit on length of service or of numbers of terms of service may be wise.
In any case it will also vary considerably from country to country and by their own constitutional and legal systems, and at least you and I do live in countries that give us the chance to boot 'em out of power if they fail.
However, I think your real concern is less the age of politicians than their probity; but that's an interesting point about whether politicians become less honest with length of tenure. Some may well do. Or they may continue to behave properly but become so in love with being in some sort of authority they want to stay there. Either motive is unhealthy, so a limit on length of service or of numbers of terms of service may be wise.
In any case it will also vary considerably from country to country and by their own constitutional and legal systems, and at least you and I do live in countries that give us the chance to boot 'em out of power if they fail.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@jehova Oh how words become degraded so they longer haved accurate meanings. It even ignore its etymology!
The Oxford Dictionary is the run by people who wanted to include modern, IT-related words in its Junior edition. Rightly so - but instead of adding them to the vocabulary the editors made room for them by deleting nature-related words like the names for common wild plants.
The Oxford Dictionary is the run by people who wanted to include modern, IT-related words in its Junior edition. Rightly so - but instead of adding them to the vocabulary the editors made room for them by deleting nature-related words like the names for common wild plants.
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ArishMell · 70-79, M
@jehova There's no "wrf" (?) about it; no need at all for a torrent of insults.
I see I did make two spelling mistakes but my grammar is not "pour" [sic].
I have no idea what Trump has to do with it. Have you?
The Oxford English Dictionary attracted a lot of criticism for removing many words from its children's edition, as I reported; and I agree with that criticism. A dictionary is intended to help people broaden their vocabulary and knowledge, not limit them.
Senile was originally just the adjective meaning old, to describe medical conditions; not name of any condition; and has become degraded to an insulting way to describe sufferers from conditions like dementia. It has the same root as senior and is the opposite of juvenile (= young).
I see I did make two spelling mistakes but my grammar is not "pour" [sic].
I have no idea what Trump has to do with it. Have you?
The Oxford English Dictionary attracted a lot of criticism for removing many words from its children's edition, as I reported; and I agree with that criticism. A dictionary is intended to help people broaden their vocabulary and knowledge, not limit them.
Senile was originally just the adjective meaning old, to describe medical conditions; not name of any condition; and has become degraded to an insulting way to describe sufferers from conditions like dementia. It has the same root as senior and is the opposite of juvenile (= young).
jehova · 31-35, M
@ArishMell and senile means what im using it to mean NOW regarding Trump. You know that. Choosing to patronizing me too, thus i reciprocate. Typos exist, i try to correct them as i go. When did i repeated insult you? (Per your use of torrent). Based on your clinging to the "original meaning" of a word such as senile, wouldn't you agree you are stuck in "olden times" therefore is accuracy actually an insult or simply accurate?
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@jehova No, I am not stuck in olden times but I try to use words properly, especially not using them as slang to denigrate people who are ill, or who are not ill but a bit absent-minded occasionally. Especially as my longest-standing friend died from a mixture of very advanced Alzheimer's Disease, a weak heart and Covid.
I realised you meant Donald Trump now but not only was it not relevant, I am not a native, resident or registered national of the USA. So my political views have nothing at all to do with how I use the language.
I realised you meant Donald Trump now but not only was it not relevant, I am not a native, resident or registered national of the USA. So my political views have nothing at all to do with how I use the language.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@jehova Oh, I know you showed the dictionary definition.
I think it's the same dictionary that gives epicentre and centre as synonyms, too. ('Epicentre' is a technical term with a definite meaning, but politicians and pundits love to use technical words like that metaphorically without realising they are showing their ignorance!)
I think it's the same dictionary that gives epicentre and centre as synonyms, too. ('Epicentre' is a technical term with a definite meaning, but politicians and pundits love to use technical words like that metaphorically without realising they are showing their ignorance!)