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Politics : Just the Facts, Ma'am: A Compendium of Liberal Fiction
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To: Solon who wrote (45734)3/2/2006 12:18:13 PM
From: TimF  Read Replies (1) of 90947
 
Fine. I'm wrong, the dictionary is wrong...

From dictionary.com

Ally
v. al·lied, al·ly·ing, al·lies
v. tr.

1. To place in a friendly association, as by treaty: Italy allied itself with Germany during World War II.
2. To unite or connect in a personal relationship, as in friendship or marriage.

alliance
n.

1.
1. A close association of nations or other groups, formed to advance common interests or causes: an alliance of labor unions opposing the bill.
2. A formal agreement establishing such an association, especially an international treaty of friendship.
2. A connection based on kinship, marriage, or common interest; a bond or tie: the shifting alliances within a large family.
3. Close similarity in nature or type; affinity: the ancient alliance between mathematics and music.
4. The act of becoming allied or the condition of being allied: the church, acting in alliance with community groups.

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There was no close and friendly association, there was no formal association or treaty, no serious or long term connection, no kinship or bond, little similarity in nature or type, little affinity.

An ally isn't anyone who you provide assistence to or anyone who shares a common enemy with you. It requires more than that to be an ally

Tim
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