Pledge - Page 3

Ghoulish Delight · 03-22-2006, 12:49 PM

Yeah, I'm not a fan of "pledge" either, but this of course using it was kinda necessary for the dramatic effect and all. Though I kinda like the juxtiposition of the solidity of "pledge" with the fluidity of "affinity".

Not Afraid · 03-22-2006, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

...... can you pledge your affinity? It's an interesting word pairing.

Very interesting. Where are our semantics scholars?

€uroMeinke · 03-22-2006, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Heh, I can't imagine having children repeat this before a day of school

Best day of school ever...

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-23-2006, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

Best day of school ever...

Sometimes I feel I live a life of hypocracy, advocating freedom yet mandating conformity at school. This place does not lend itself to anarchy

SacTown Chronic · 03-23-2006, 11:58 AM

I advocate semi-nonconformity at school to my children. It's a fine line to walk, believe me. We teach our children the difference between being disrespectful and blindly doing what you're told. You can question a teacher's motives and methods without coming off like a spoiled brat -- but it takes practice.

The golden rule at our house is: You're more likely to get in trouble with us if you do what you're told without knowing why than if you question the teachers and the system at every turn.

03-22-2006, 12:49 PM	#21
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Yeah, I'm not a fan of "pledge" either, but this of course using it was kinda necessary for the dramatic effect and all. Though I kinda like the juxtiposition of the solidity of "pledge" with the fluidity of "affinity". __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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03-23-2006, 11:58 AM	#25
SacTown Chronic the myth of the dream Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,217	I advocate semi-nonconformity at school to my children. It's a fine line to walk, believe me. We teach our children the difference between being disrespectful and blindly doing what you're told. You can question a teacher's motives and methods without coming off like a spoiled brat -- but it takes practice. The golden rule at our house is: You're more likely to get in trouble with us if you do what you're told without knowing why than if you question the teachers and the system at every turn. __________________ Is it the fingers, or the brain that you're teaching a lesson?
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