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It sounds to me like you're begging the question. 8 )
In the interests of providing some clarity in regard to "correct" usage, here's an example as provided by columnist James Kilpatrick:
"Suppose that a young man from a prominent family is charged with raping a young woman in Palm Beach. A friend of the woman asks what punishment should be imposed upon the defendant, thus begging the question of the defendant's guilt."
Some usage guides recommend that the phrase be avoided altogether, since logic is no longer a typical course of study (or a typical capability ;).
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Perspicaciously and perspicuously propounded, Mike. Jo is right to bring us back into focus. I also sense that she feels the topic has now been covered sufficiently. After your astute summary, I feel we have achieved closure, and could all do with a fresh topic upon which to masticate. I have some ideas but will leave them till Monday. I need to get a life. See y'all then.
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Jeff, just wanted to post that I did find the word lexiphanicism in my Abbott's Webster's dictionary that my father gave to me. I enjoy reading your posts with a few dictionaries in front of me!
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Greetings gracious Lady,
Thanks for your kind words. I'm sure the plaintive moans can now be heard in response to your post as the supercilious defenders of the board denounce you for encouraging the pleonastic and miscreant denizens of this fair venue.
Heed not fair lass,
their rueful plaint,
for such as they
all joy would taint.
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How many questions (and replies) does it take to
beg a question? HAVE MERCY ON US, O PHILES!
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You are begging the question: "Why do I post if I want this thread to end?".
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A beggar cannot be a chooser. This apparantly also applies to questions.
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Jeff: Were you testing us in your April 6 posting when you wrote "WHO'S blood quickens" instead of the correct WHOSE?
(Probably just a typo, the kind I make.)
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Hi Copyboy,
You are gaining an editor's eye, eh? Nope, I didn't plant it. It's just another case of my being all too human, or maybe Mike's rite, and i'm reelly a gormless twit. 8^O
--Jeff
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