Tag Archives: sarcasm

Honestly: Does the Tone of This Letter Sound Like Me?

Posted on July 30, 2021 by cdsmiller17

P.P. Quimby Letter to the Editor of a Portland Newspaper Portland, Feb., 1860 Mr. Editor: I notice an article in your paper of the third inst. in answer to Y.C. I have nothing to do with that; but when a … Continue reading →

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I Swear to Tell the Truth … So Help Me God

Posted on June 4, 2020 by cdsmiller17

If only…

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Win the Battle, Lose the War

Posted on September 14, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Pyrrhic Victory The Battle of Asculum [5] took place in 279 BC between the Roman Republic under the command of the consuls Publius Decius Mus and Publius Sulpicius Saverrio and the forces of king Pyrrhus of Epirus. (Wikipedia) It is … Continue reading →

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Humour

Posted on May 14, 2019 by cdsmiller17

As Personal as the Taste of Beer My wife and I have a difference of opinion: I think I’m funny, and she doesn’t. Her crew like slapstick comedy, I like biting wit. That equates to sweet and bitter: lager vs … Continue reading →

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The Political Meme: Irony or Sarcasm?

Posted on March 5, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Justin and Ivanka While researching political memes, I found this gem of a photograph which shows a subtle reason why Justin Trudeau is in power, as Prime Minister of Canada. He is one of the very few politicians in the … Continue reading →

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