Word: downrightness
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...ideological opponents results in several detrimental effects. First, it trivializes the charge. Second, it weakens the position of those who justifiably make the charge, a phenomenon I call the "crying wolf" syndrome. Third, it makes the accuser, and, more importantly, the conservative movement he or she supposedly represents, seem downright silly...
...requirement itself is inane. Inflicting a fee of $40 for missing the numerous imposing deadlines or for failing the test is downright malicious. Why should Harvard make such outrageous profits on its students who, for one reason or another, failed to demonstrate their ability to program a computer to "keep track of the amount of money Mr. Fixit makes today," (one of the practice tests in the computer book). What is the explanation...
First, God didn't cooperate. Saturday afternoon was chilly, although it started out fairly nice. By BBQ-time, it was downright cold. And Sunday was a disaster. Pouring rain and Quadfest just...
Deny a child an ice-cream cone? Take away those glazed doughnuts? Or that double cheeseburger, fries and milk shake? It sounds cruel and downright un- American. Everyone knows that adults should watch their diets and cholesterol levels, but is it really necessary for junk-food-loving youngsters to do the same...
...clash between supporters and opponents of gay rights has produced a frustrating dilemma for me--and probably for a lot of other curious spectators too. As a heterosexual who sympathizes with the plight of gays in America, I am embarrassed by the sophomoric and sometimes downright sadistic campaign against them launched by my fellow right-wingers. At the same time, I am similarly repelled by the antics and outrages of the Gay Left that, I fear, will ultimately doom the entire movement...