Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Litigation
Litigation, n. A machine which you go into as a pig and come out of as a sausage.
2005 Update: A civil process for correcting injustice by adding to its scope and reliability.
Litigation, from The Oxbow Incident, 1943 Good dog, Icy!
OK, first of all, my apologies. I think that was a confusing post. If I restate as "A venue through which injustice is reliable and accessible to all" is that better?
Sar, thanks for the wink.
Spiritdancer, I suspect "thought-provoking" is a kind of saying "untelligible" and I thank you regardless.
Tan Lucy, that' was kind of what I meant, probably just should have said it.
Jamie Dawn, I agree.
Tom & Icy, well done.
Devil, I was just going to say "funny how you never see Icy and the Devil in the same place." Guess I was wrong.
Alien Guy, no conflict for me. That's why my gut is growing and my mind shrinking.
I'm not sure I get the photo...was this sort of an "ontological anarchy" thing?
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It just might be, Gabriel.
ReplyDeleteOh Doug, you and your mind games...
ReplyDeletescary...especially when considering recent rulings...oh well...as always...thought provoking
ReplyDeleteI would add to your entry, that it can also create injustice.
ReplyDeleteI like the first definition better.
ReplyDeleteWhy wasn't there any oxen in that movie?
ReplyDeletelynch mobs are one of my armies!
ReplyDeleteThere's always such a conflict between our gut feelings and a search for truth.
ReplyDeleteOK, first of all, my apologies. I think that was a confusing post. If I restate as "A venue through which injustice is reliable and accessible to all" is that better?
ReplyDeleteSar, thanks for the wink.
Spiritdancer, I suspect "thought-provoking" is a kind of saying "untelligible" and I thank you regardless.
Tan Lucy, that' was kind of what I meant, probably just should have said it.
Jamie Dawn, I agree.
Tom & Icy, well done.
Devil, I was just going to say "funny how you never see Icy and the Devil in the same place." Guess I was wrong.
Alien Guy, no conflict for me. That's why my gut is growing and my mind shrinking.
What's civil about it?
ReplyDeleteIt's good to be back, even in captivity.
Thank you for posting Litigation, & as always your contemporary adjustment is ironic and spot on!
ReplyDeleteWell, Weirsdo, the "your honor" thing's kind of fancy. Welcome home. Now talk!
ReplyDeleteManjusha, your wish is my command. Thanks.