Originally Posted by t walgamuth

maybe some day i will be as modest and intelligent and generous as you.

tom w

Originally Posted by BENZ-LGB

Traditionally, the word has been spelled judgment in all forms of the English language. The spelling judgement, however, (with e added) largely replaced judgment in the United Kingdom in a non-legal context.

In the context of the law, however, judgment is preferred.

This spelling change contrasts with other similar spelling changes made in American English, which were rejected in the UK. In the US at least, judgment is still preferred and judgement is considered incorrect by many American style guides.

As with many such spelling differences, both forms are equally acceptable in Canadian English and Australian English. In New Zealand English the form judgment is the preferred spelling in dictionaries, newspapers and legislation, although the variant judgement can also be found in all three categories.

From the Wikipedia. (Emphasis added)

If you wish to affect a British style of writing, then that is fine. It is like the people who write "favour" or "colour." It is an affection (like Madonna speaking with a pseudo British accent because she thinks that it makes her sound smarter).

Standard American English use, however, still calls for judgment, sans the "e" after the "g."

Originally Posted by John Holmes III

To walk a mile, you have to take the first step, bro.

Originally Posted by BENZ-LGB

"Sarcasm is the language of the devil, for which reason I have long since as good as renounced it”

Thomas Carlyle

“A sarcastic person has a superiority complex that can be cured only by the honesty of humility.”

Lawrence Lovasik

“Neither irony or sarcasm is argument.”

Samuel Butler

Originally Posted by LaRondo

That's a bunch of quotes. Are you saying sarcasm is invalid?

It's a personal attitude, or better even a personal note on the matter of expression. Within this dimension it is very well presentable.

Sarcasm has no more, no less validity then any other personal attitude, which cannot be defined as directly violent.

Originally Posted by LaRondo

Are you unloading your legalese ?

Originally Posted by BENZ-LGB

Not unless I get well paid for it.

I have a garage full of cars that require regular maintainance.

Originally Posted by BENZ-LGB

Just offering perspective and context.

Sarcasm, in my opinion, is best when it is subtle to the point that it almost becomes a delicious inside joke.

Sarcasm that is plain and obvious is just clumsy.

It is a question of finesse versus obtuness.

A mosquito bite versus a hammer blow.

Intelligence versus a dull mind.

Originally Posted by t walgamuth

maybe if i live long enough...

Originally Posted by t walgamuth

oh yeah, maybe i can even master english the way that you have too.

oh my.......yes.

tom w

Originally Posted by BENZ-LGB

Not enough lives...

Time and time again...you continue to prove my point.

Subtlety...subtlety...subtlety...

Originally Posted by t walgamuth

strike a hammer blow for subtlety!

tom w