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On The Cusp of the Volcano

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There are few on planet Earth who've spilled as much ink over concerns on Western Civilization's decline as today's guest Douglas Murray. Nevertheless, he's betting long on America even though he's well aware of the onslaught recounted in his latest bestseller, The War on the West. (Order your copy today!) Murray takes us through the complications of finding things to agree on when the past is upended by our foes; how his new home country became the heart of the problem; and the very fine surgical procedure needed to not only fight the good fight but to win it.

The fellas discuss the January 6th Committee–or rather, the diversion masquerading as an investigation. They're somewhat intrigued by the public fur flying at the Washington Post, and they describe some of their tippy top pet peeves as far as vocabulary and grammar are concerned.

(Got any linguistic peeves? Let's hear 'em, Ricochetti!)

Hosts:
James LileksPeter RobinsonRob Long
Guest:
DMDouglas Murray

Discussion (83)

  • BDB@BDB
    Ricochet Audio Network (View Post):
    (Got any linguistic peeves? Let’s hear ’em, Ricochetti!)

    "Have got."

    Even Blessed Garner accepts this travesty, and Heaven knows the recidivist Brits cannot keep it from their mouths.

    "Have got" is a bastard with three fathers: "have", "got", and "have gotten." It always means one of those, and always should be one of those.

    HARRUMPH.

    Next thing, Garner will accept "gots".

  • I Walton@IWalton

    What did Trump do on the 6th. What did the "mob" do. Why are we going along with the Democrat talking points. If anything it was a set up and some people were dumb enough to be pulled in. That's about it.

  • Mark Camp@MarkCamp
    ReplyingtoBDB

    Ricochet Audio Network (View Post):
    (Got any linguistic peeves? Let’s hear ’em, Ricochetti!)

    BDB (View Comment):

    “Have got.”

    Even Blessed Garner accepts this travesty, and Heaven knows the recidivist Brits cannot keep it from their mouths.

    “Have got” is a bastard with three fathers: “have”, “got”, and “have gotten.” It always means one of those, and always should be one of those.

    HARRUMPH.

    Next thing, Garner will accept “gots”.

    [Disclaimer: "Like" can simply mean, "Glad someone finally brought this up" and not necessarily, "I agree with you". ]

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