No more bus throwing...

*Larry Gude* ^(Premo) · 04-30-2008, 08:13 AM

...I am sick of the phrase "He threw him under the bus" when describing distancing of ones self or supposed sacrifice of an old ally due to inconvenient circumstances or other.

So, your challenge is two fold; Are we, as a free people, in agreement that we need a new phrase and, two, what would you suggest?

If in the next 24 hours we, the people, decide we've had enough of bus's and such and we have some good suggestions, then we shall vote, via yet another poll, on what the new phrase shall be.

If you do not exercise your right to participate, you will not be allowed to complain if you don't like the new one. Your concerns will be addressed by the new phrase.

MMDad · 04-30-2008, 08:19 AM

Bus is perfect when it is used correctly. No reason to get rid of it because there's nothing wrong with the phrase.

It should not have been used yesterday because nobody was thrown under the bus. Obama didn't ruin Wright, so he was not thrown under the bus.

*RoseRed* ^(Premo) · 04-30-2008, 08:20 AM

I think you jumped the shark.

*Larry Gude* ^(Premo) · 04-30-2008, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMDad

Bus is perfect when it is used correctly. No reason to get rid of it because there's nothing wrong with the phrase.

It should not have been used yesterday because nobody was thrown under the bus. Obama didn't ruin Wright, so he was not thrown under the bus.

...the danger. You get all these free radicals running around using phrases inappropriately and no one calls them in it. Something needs to be done.

*otter* ^(Premo) · 04-30-2008, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Gude

I have a dream that one day even the state of Maryland, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice where the words "thrown under the bus" shall be forever forbidden to pass upon our ears.

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color or length of their bus but by the content of their character.

I have a dream today!

*itsbob* ^(Premo) · 04-30-2008, 09:00 AM

Someone got kicked to the curb!

*Larry Gude* ^(Premo) · 04-30-2008, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsbob

Someone got kicked to the curb!

*Chain729* ^(Premo) · 04-30-2008, 02:22 PM

Would you like me to "forcefully place you beneath the big, yellow, moving hunk of metal?"

godsbutterfly · 04-30-2008, 02:30 PM

In this case he just "moved downwind from the stench"

*kris31280* ^(Premo) · 04-30-2008, 02:34 PM

Personally, I like the phrase and rarely use it... only when I really really mean it

View Poll Results: Get off the bus!
We NEED a new phrase	2	22.22%
Bus is good enough for me	5	55.56%
I don't vote nor do I know what 'thrown under the bus means'	2	22.22%
Voters: 9. You may not vote on this poll

04-30-2008, 08:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Larry Gude ^(Premo) Strung Out Member Since: Feb 2001 Posts: 20,171	No more bus throwing... ...I am sick of the phrase "He threw him under the bus" when describing distancing of ones self or supposed sacrifice of an old ally due to inconvenient circumstances or other. So, your challenge is two fold; Are we, as a free people, in agreement that we need a new phrase and, two, what would you suggest? If in the next 24 hours we, the people, decide we've had enough of bus's and such and we have some good suggestions, then we shall vote, via yet another poll, on what the new phrase shall be. If you do not exercise your right to participate, you will not be allowed to complain if you don't like the new one. Your concerns will be addressed by the new phrase. __________________ Vast Wright Wing Conspiracy Charter Member "Yes, we can!"
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04-30-2008, 08:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
MMDad Sarcastic bastard Member Since: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,575	Bus is perfect when it is used correctly. No reason to get rid of it because there's nothing wrong with the phrase. It should not have been used yesterday because nobody was thrown under the bus. Obama didn't ruin Wright, so he was not thrown under the bus.
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04-30-2008, 08:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
RoseRed ^(Premo) American Beauty Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 48,128	I think you jumped the shark. __________________ Oysters are nasty. If I want a fried loogie, I'll spit in a frying pan.
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04-30-2008, 02:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chain729 ^(Premo) MILF Huntin' Cougar Hawk Member Since: Jun 2004 Location: Either the lab or the dungeon Posts: 4,975	Would you like me to "forcefully place you beneath the big, yellow, moving hunk of metal?" __________________ PNC Bank sucks! "Heaven doesn't want me and Hell's afraid that I'll take over." "Lord, keep me open to others' ideas, wrong though they may be." "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me." -Hunter S. Thompson "Unlike Chuck Norris instead of Chain's tears curing cancer, they will kill the devil." -Smooth
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04-30-2008, 02:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
godsbutterfly Free to Fly Member Since: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,979	In this case he just "moved downwind from the stench" __________________ "TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON & A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE UNDER HEAVEN"
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04-30-2008, 02:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
kris31280 ^(Premo) Walking Contradiction Member Since: Jul 2007 Location: Hollywood, MD Posts: 2,317	Personally, I like the phrase and rarely use it... only when I really really mean it __________________ DISCLAIMER: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE WRITER IS NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL REACTIONS TO HER WORDS. NO ONE FORCED YOU TO READ THIS, ANY AND ALL REACTIONS TO THE CONTENTS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILTY OF THE READER.
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