Re^2: state is the root of evil?

Wow! i just added virtually de rigueur (...nahezu unverzichtbar/unerläßlich?) to my flashcards.

Some smart alecks might claim that this expression is an linguistic impurity.

Best regards, Karl (...still learning English at the Monastry)

P.S.: Too much Denglish? I hope not ;-)

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Re^3: state is the root of evil? by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Jul 01, 2016 at 10:48 UTC
Some smart alecks might claim that this expression is an linguistic impurity. Fair enough. Though I might retort: linguistic: from the french:linguistique. impurity: from the french:impuritĂŠ With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday' Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error. "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". I knew I was on the right track :) In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice. Not understood.	[reply]
Re^4: state is the root of evil? by karlgoethebier (Abbot) on Jul 01, 2016 at 11:27 UTC
Impureté. He, he. In the sense of "trashing the mother tongue with foreign words." This accusation is a bad habit very common in Germany, even or especially in conservative so called "quality newspapers". You got a cat too (impuritĂŠ)? ŤThe Crux of the Biscuit is the Apostropheť	[reply]
Re^4: state is the root of evil? by karlgoethebier (Abbot) on Aug 13, 2016 at 15:01 UTC
BTW, see Plain English. "Fighting for crystal clear communication...". What an ambitious motto. Slightly modified it might be a real cool footer: "Fighting for crystal clear Perl programming...". See also this. A drink or two might help to overcome the Sauregurkenzeit. Regards, Karl ŤThe Crux of the Biscuit is the Apostropheť	[reply]