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Old 08-19-2007, 04:09 PM   #23
Vinatieri for Prez
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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Originally Posted by LloydLungs View Post
Well, I would argue that Shakespeare greatly transcends "non-American playwright," but be that as it may, I was really just being a snooty English major there. I have no desire to argue Republican vs. Democrat because I can't stand either side -- but if you've read even ONE play of his, that quote should absolutely scream "not Shakespeare." It's much worse than a misquote -- it's not even in the ballpark stylistically. I just thought it was hilarious that people, who were obviously going for the intellectual high ground in a debate, could miss such an obvious hoax.

Look, give me a break. I got a D in algebra in high school. Literature-based snootiness is all I have.

We don't talk literature here, just endless political discussion.
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