Word: touche
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...idea of continuing with partisan activities during Gustav, which made landfall west of New Orleans around 10:30 a.m. EST this morning, had made some Republicans uncomfortable because of worries that the party would look out of touch if it held a celebration in the midst of a natural disaster...
...race, perhaps [but] being able to capitalize on that... being able to to use that in campaigns - I don't have 30 years of political experience under my belt ... that's a good thing, that's a healthy thing. That means my perspective is fresher, more in touch with the people I will be serving. I would use that as an advantage. I've certainly never been part of a good old boy club. That I would use in a campaign. And that's been good...
...pieces with quotes from Plato, Henry Kissinger, and her state's constitution, but also uses expressions like "doggone it" and praises Alaskans for their work ethic and love of freedom and community - a possible asset in a campaign that has focused on questions of elitism and being in touch with voters...
...cars, you want health-care solutions, not McCain's juvenile critique of Obama's European trip. Voters must demand solutions from those running for office - not fifth-grade political campaigns with playground sound bites. As a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, I find it disturbing that McCain has lost touch with reality. Major Robert Tormey (ret.), Escondido, Calif...
...White is easier to make than red. Wines made at golf courses are not good. And the importance of terroir is definitely questionable, since no region of the country seems ill suited for winemaking except the Deep South, all of which I think Sherman salted. Though I didn't touch the dirt on these vineyards, my impression is that it's more a matter of finding the right grape for your climate. (Michigan's riesling was one of my favorites...