Using Shorthand For Names

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Registered: 08-02-2003
Using Shorthand For Names
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Sun, 10-05-2008 - 1:46am

Since for some reason it really bothers a poster here to call Obama by anything else, even including his very own middle name, Hussein, I just wanted to say that I most often

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Registered: 09-15-2008
Sun, 10-05-2008 - 2:20pm

<< I'm sure if Obama himself was reading these posts he would understand that BO refers to him and not body odor. >>


i was on the obama website the other day and there was a part where he was referred to as BO. so i dont think he would mind us using it. unfortunately, i do think some use it with malicious intent. very childish.

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Registered: 01-10-2006
Sun, 10-05-2008 - 2:20pm

Well, there's one of

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Registered: 10-26-2003
Sun, 10-05-2008 - 2:27pm

BO is initials just like JM. in most cases, i wouldn't think twice. however, it does fit a pattern of maliciousness by some individuals. is JM used as often?

Bea

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Registered: 10-05-2008
Sun, 10-05-2008 - 2:59pm

Why would you call him by his middle name?

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Registered: 08-15-2008
Sun, 10-05-2008 - 3:41pm

Do you call McCain Sydney?

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 10-05-2008 - 5:11pm
Welcome Jenn!
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Registered: 08-30-2004
Sun, 10-05-2008 - 5:42pm

"Well, there's one of

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Registered: 08-30-2004
Sun, 10-05-2008 - 5:44pm

I believe that as a board it has been pretty clear that initials are acceptable, nicknames are not (for any of the candidates.)

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Registered: 08-30-2004
Sun, 10-05-2008 - 5:46pm

"I like to call Barrack Hussein Obama by his high school nickname:"


You may LIKE to do that, but none of us are allowed - with any of the candidates.

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Registered: 09-09-2008
Sun, 10-05-2008 - 5:47pm

Debate the issues, but show respect for the person. One may not always agree with a politician's stance on something, but to resort to name calling just diminishes one's credibility as a debater.

Laura ~ CodysMom


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