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To: one_less who wrote (73443)8/27/2003 2:23:31 PM
From: The Philosopher  Respond to of 82486
 
You could honestly preface a comment to an ass, total jerk, or a saint, with the same phrase.

Very true.

It is traditional to use the phrase when addressing a judge whomone would prefer to call either of your first two names.



To: one_less who wrote (73443)8/27/2003 3:15:53 PM
From: Bill  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
The phrase is just a polite way to preface a disagreement without calling the other party an ignorant shithead. Nothing sneaky about it.