[Dixielandjazz] Double negatives

Rev M J (Mike) Logsdon mjl at ix.netcom.com
Wed Oct 29 11:55:12 PST 2003


>>>This is not true.  Math is the discipline wherein two negatives make a 
positive. Language, on the other hand, is not subject to the protocols of 
arithmetic.<<<

Indeed.  But what about:

"I do not have no need of your stinkin' badges!"

The hellish thing about English is its categorical lack of absolute rules.  My recent foray into ecclesiatical Latin has been o! so refreshing!,

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Etc,

Rev M J "Mike" Logsdon, Deacon
http://www.naorc.org



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