Friday, February 24, 2012

CNN REPUBLICAN DEBATE...
The four remaining candidates came to Mesa, Arizona for their 20th debate. CNN News hosted the debate in the Mesa Art Center.

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Most interesting question by John King of the evening was

the candidates were asked to describe themselves in one word.

Mitt Romney: res·o·lute < rɛzəˌlut/  Spelled[rez-uh-loot] adjective

1. firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion.

2. characterized by firmness and determination, as the temper, spirit, actions, etc.

Ron Paul: con·sist·ent [kuhn-sis-tuhnt]   adjective

1.agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory:His views and actions are consistent.
2.constantly adhering to the same principles, course, form,etc.: a consistent opponent3.holding firmly together; cohering.
4.Archaic . fixed; firm.

Rick Santorum: cour·age [kur-ij, kuhr-]  noun

1.the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to facedifficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.
2.Obsolete . the heart as the source of emotion.
Idiom
3.have the courage of one's convictions, to act inaccordance with one's beliefs, especially 
in spite of criticism.
Newt Gingrich: cheer·ful [cheer-fuhl]  adjective
1.full of cheer;  in good spirits: a cheerful person.
2.promoting or inducing cheer;  pleasant; bright: cheerfulsurroundings.
3.characterized by or expressive of good spirits orcheerfulness: cheerful songs.
4.hearty or ungrudging: cheerful giving.
Newt Gingrich's response got the belly laugh of the evening. Notice all described their sel with a word that started with the letter C except Mitt Romney.
Rick Santorum was the only one to describe himself with Noun, everyone else used an adjective. Which would be correct english?