She asked if, as an American fighting man, anything scared him.
He told her there were only three things he feared:
1) Osama
2) Obama
AND
3) Yo Mama
DelMarVa's Premier Source for News, Opinion, Analysis, and Human Interest Contact Publisher Joe Albero at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or 410-430-5349
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Chelsea Clinton
Chelsea Clinton recently discussed current events with a U.S. soldier.
She asked if, as an American fighting man, anything scared him.
He told her there were only three things he feared:
1) Osama
2) Obama
AND
3) Yo Mama
She asked if, as an American fighting man, anything scared him.
He told her there were only three things he feared:
1) Osama
2) Obama
AND
3) Yo Mama
A Letter To The Publisher
Mr. Albero,
I took this picture as I was coming out of Red Lobster this evening. I just love how our tax dollars are put to such good use for these guys to gallavant around town. I like the Sheriff's office, but here recently I have seen this more and more. I am not at all suprised when the SPD does it, but not the Sheriff's deputies. I figured it would interest you none the less.
Fudruckers Is HISTORY!
What used to be a Fudruckers in Salisbury is now what's known as "U-Turn Burgers."
Another business bit the dust in the City, showing the economy sucks and things are only getting worse.
We've watched Bonanza chains also close all around the area and as you can see from the parking lot in the photo above during the dinner rush hour, there's NO RUSH to get in! Tia's Mexican Restaurant also closed not that long ago as well.
Hey, who knows, now that The Tilghman Times gets to read it here first, maybe NOW you'll see it in their paper tomorrow or a few days later?
I'm told the owners were tired of paying the franchise fee so they dropped Fudruckers and reopened under a new name.
Ron Paul Did NOT Endorse Wayne Gilchrest
Tony Nolan Says: February 10th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
I want to apologize to Bill Reddish for including his name in a premature and erroneous conclusion I drew about a post on this site concerning the Ron Paul endorsement of Wayne Gilchrest in the 1st district congressional race. Mr. Reddish did tell me he did not remember Gilchrest making such a statement, but he also said he would have to review the transcript to be absolutely certain. I should have shown more respect for Mr. Reddish’s professionalism. Evidently Ron Paul did in fact tell Mr. Gilchrest he thought he was the best candidate for the 1st district seat, but he has not issued a public endorsement. And Rep. Gilchrest did make the statement on Mr. Reddish’s radio show Thursday.
I am very surprised by the sentiment expressed by Paul in this instance because of the deep Constitutional differences between Paul and Gilchrest, as manifested by such House votes as the Iraq war authorization and the Patriot Act.
As a long time Ron Paul supporter, I am also very disappointed at Paul’s statement to Gilchrest in light of the candidacy of Dr. Joe Arminio for the 1st district seat. Armino has been a loyal advocate for Ron Paul in the presidential primary, has worked long hours and spoken out publicly for him in addition to working his own campaign. Ron Paul has clearly demonstrated that he does not value loyalty as highly as Joe Arminio does and that he is at best uninformed about the positions of the Republican candidates in the 1st district primary. If he were not uninformed, or indeed ignorant, of the issues in this primary, he would have supported the candidate that is actually right on the issues and part of his own ticket.
I still support most of the policies of Ron Paul, but this incident leaves me with some serious doubts about his certain aspects of his character.
This comment was made/confirmed on Michael Shwartz Site today.
I want to apologize to Bill Reddish for including his name in a premature and erroneous conclusion I drew about a post on this site concerning the Ron Paul endorsement of Wayne Gilchrest in the 1st district congressional race. Mr. Reddish did tell me he did not remember Gilchrest making such a statement, but he also said he would have to review the transcript to be absolutely certain. I should have shown more respect for Mr. Reddish’s professionalism. Evidently Ron Paul did in fact tell Mr. Gilchrest he thought he was the best candidate for the 1st district seat, but he has not issued a public endorsement. And Rep. Gilchrest did make the statement on Mr. Reddish’s radio show Thursday.
I am very surprised by the sentiment expressed by Paul in this instance because of the deep Constitutional differences between Paul and Gilchrest, as manifested by such House votes as the Iraq war authorization and the Patriot Act.
As a long time Ron Paul supporter, I am also very disappointed at Paul’s statement to Gilchrest in light of the candidacy of Dr. Joe Arminio for the 1st district seat. Armino has been a loyal advocate for Ron Paul in the presidential primary, has worked long hours and spoken out publicly for him in addition to working his own campaign. Ron Paul has clearly demonstrated that he does not value loyalty as highly as Joe Arminio does and that he is at best uninformed about the positions of the Republican candidates in the 1st district primary. If he were not uninformed, or indeed ignorant, of the issues in this primary, he would have supported the candidate that is actually right on the issues and part of his own ticket.
I still support most of the policies of Ron Paul, but this incident leaves me with some serious doubts about his certain aspects of his character.
This comment was made/confirmed on Michael Shwartz Site today.
Words Have Meaning ...
... unless your name is Tilghman or Duvall.
Over the last few years I have been a vociferous critic of Salisbury Mayor Barrie Tilghman. In addition to my disagreements with her policies, I have repeatedly pointed out her seeming inability to be honest with the voters of Salisbury. One reason that I have met with some success in my arguments has been my continual striving to put forward cogent arguments backed up by evidence. One of Tilghman's tools in sloughing off arguments by those of us in the blogosphere is by pointing to a few instances by other members of the online media that are simply not true.
While I in no way advocate the position that we don't have the right to say whatever we want online, I have pleaded that my online brethren show some responsibility in their claims. While I readily admit that my own rhetoric can be over the top at times, I am very careful to have sufficient evidence to back up any claim.
Recently, I have read more attacks by local blogger Bill Duvall on a variety of topics that are not only false, there is no evidence whatsoever to back them up.
One case in point is his attack on Maryland Sen. Andy Harris and the endorsement of his congressional candidacy by Dr. James Dobson. Duvall calls Dr. Dobson a "snake oil salesman" and a televangelist. Under normal circumstances I would simply admit that the term "snake oil salesman" is strictly subjective, yet by also calling Dr. Dobson a televangelist any who know Dobson can only attribute such attacks to ignorance. Personally I was dismayed when Dobson became politically active. I have disagreed with him on several key issues. However, as someone who can honestly state that I have listened to hundreds (if not thousands) of programs put out by Focus on the Family, Dobson is not a televangelist.
Webster's defines televangelist as "an evangelist who conducts regularly televised religious programs. Don't worry, I'm not going to argue a difference between radio (Dobson's medium of choice) and television. The simple fact is that Dobson doesn't preach. Televangelists do.
If Duvall had bothered to ever listen to a few of "Focus on the Family's" programs he would know this. Many, if not most, of their programs and publications are focused on children and teenagers. My all time favorite, "Adventures in Odyssey" uses radio plays to teach children about such dangerous concepts as honesty and responsibility. Dobson's own programs discuss family issues from a biblical perspective. If this makes him a televangelist, then I guess we would also have to include every individual who attempts to use the bible in guiding their lives.
More evidence of Duvall's ignorance regarding these matters is provided by this truly bizarre claim that Dobson's endorsement of Harris somehow explains the support of "Salisbury News" publisher Joe Albero for Harris. Duvall makes this claim in multiple posts such as here ... and here. While I don't usually get in discussions of religion with my friend and colleague Joe, I am under the distinct impression that he is not particularly devout, and as a Roman Catholic would not normally fall under the "evangelical" banner. Oddly enough, Harris is the candidate most in line with the views that Duvall has expressed over the years. While you can never prove what is in a man's head, it's a good bet that Duvall would be a Harris supporter if it wasn't for his buddy Joe's loud and unqualified support.
Duvall also ridicules Dobson for "playing the 'it is a matter of conscience' card". Perhaps Mr. Duvall does not have a conscience and is unable to relate. I'm also willing to bet that he voted for Gerald Ford in the 1976 GOP primary. I remember many like Duvall attacking us that year for being "crazies" and for being more concerned with some nebulous set of principles rather than winning elections. You're damn right! There are those of use who are (when it comes to politics) conservatives first, Republicans second. Those of us in the conservative movement may disagree with one another, but most of us try to respect the others' point of view. While I have, and will continue to, disagree with Dobson on issues and candidates I will continue to respect his views.
Back to some facts. Duvall recently posted that Harris would be "the first non-resident (of the Eastern Shore) in the history of the Republic" if elected to Congress. This is simply false. Roy Dyson represented the district and is from St. Mary's County. Let's face it. If it wasn't for a sexual scandal regarding an aide (not Dyson) he could still be representing the First District (with the possible exception of re-districting issues). I posted a comment on DuvaFiles correcting that mistake, but it was struck. Mr. Duvall doesn't seem to handle correction very well.
In the very same post he attacks candidate Harris for "voting to give the 'undocumenteds' college tuition breaks not available to legal residents of 49 states of the union." Again, this is simply not true. While I don't dispute that Harris made the vote, which I disagree with, most (if not all) states have this loophole. Residence for purposes of college tuition is usually based on just that, residence. Colleges don't attempt to determine the legality of that residence. Should they? YES! Do they? NO!
You've got a lot to say Bill. A great deal of it is good. Help yourself out, along with the rest of us, by sticking to the facts.
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings
Technorati Tags: Maryland, Salisbury, politics, Maryland politics, Salisbury politics, blogging, Andy Harris, James Dobson, Bill Duvall
Over the last few years I have been a vociferous critic of Salisbury Mayor Barrie Tilghman. In addition to my disagreements with her policies, I have repeatedly pointed out her seeming inability to be honest with the voters of Salisbury. One reason that I have met with some success in my arguments has been my continual striving to put forward cogent arguments backed up by evidence. One of Tilghman's tools in sloughing off arguments by those of us in the blogosphere is by pointing to a few instances by other members of the online media that are simply not true.
While I in no way advocate the position that we don't have the right to say whatever we want online, I have pleaded that my online brethren show some responsibility in their claims. While I readily admit that my own rhetoric can be over the top at times, I am very careful to have sufficient evidence to back up any claim.
Recently, I have read more attacks by local blogger Bill Duvall on a variety of topics that are not only false, there is no evidence whatsoever to back them up.
One case in point is his attack on Maryland Sen. Andy Harris and the endorsement of his congressional candidacy by Dr. James Dobson. Duvall calls Dr. Dobson a "snake oil salesman" and a televangelist. Under normal circumstances I would simply admit that the term "snake oil salesman" is strictly subjective, yet by also calling Dr. Dobson a televangelist any who know Dobson can only attribute such attacks to ignorance. Personally I was dismayed when Dobson became politically active. I have disagreed with him on several key issues. However, as someone who can honestly state that I have listened to hundreds (if not thousands) of programs put out by Focus on the Family, Dobson is not a televangelist.
Webster's defines televangelist as "an evangelist who conducts regularly televised religious programs. Don't worry, I'm not going to argue a difference between radio (Dobson's medium of choice) and television. The simple fact is that Dobson doesn't preach. Televangelists do.
If Duvall had bothered to ever listen to a few of "Focus on the Family's" programs he would know this. Many, if not most, of their programs and publications are focused on children and teenagers. My all time favorite, "Adventures in Odyssey" uses radio plays to teach children about such dangerous concepts as honesty and responsibility. Dobson's own programs discuss family issues from a biblical perspective. If this makes him a televangelist, then I guess we would also have to include every individual who attempts to use the bible in guiding their lives.
More evidence of Duvall's ignorance regarding these matters is provided by this truly bizarre claim that Dobson's endorsement of Harris somehow explains the support of "Salisbury News" publisher Joe Albero for Harris. Duvall makes this claim in multiple posts such as here ... and here. While I don't usually get in discussions of religion with my friend and colleague Joe, I am under the distinct impression that he is not particularly devout, and as a Roman Catholic would not normally fall under the "evangelical" banner. Oddly enough, Harris is the candidate most in line with the views that Duvall has expressed over the years. While you can never prove what is in a man's head, it's a good bet that Duvall would be a Harris supporter if it wasn't for his buddy Joe's loud and unqualified support.
Duvall also ridicules Dobson for "playing the 'it is a matter of conscience' card". Perhaps Mr. Duvall does not have a conscience and is unable to relate. I'm also willing to bet that he voted for Gerald Ford in the 1976 GOP primary. I remember many like Duvall attacking us that year for being "crazies" and for being more concerned with some nebulous set of principles rather than winning elections. You're damn right! There are those of use who are (when it comes to politics) conservatives first, Republicans second. Those of us in the conservative movement may disagree with one another, but most of us try to respect the others' point of view. While I have, and will continue to, disagree with Dobson on issues and candidates I will continue to respect his views.
Back to some facts. Duvall recently posted that Harris would be "the first non-resident (of the Eastern Shore) in the history of the Republic" if elected to Congress. This is simply false. Roy Dyson represented the district and is from St. Mary's County. Let's face it. If it wasn't for a sexual scandal regarding an aide (not Dyson) he could still be representing the First District (with the possible exception of re-districting issues). I posted a comment on DuvaFiles correcting that mistake, but it was struck. Mr. Duvall doesn't seem to handle correction very well.
In the very same post he attacks candidate Harris for "voting to give the 'undocumenteds' college tuition breaks not available to legal residents of 49 states of the union." Again, this is simply not true. While I don't dispute that Harris made the vote, which I disagree with, most (if not all) states have this loophole. Residence for purposes of college tuition is usually based on just that, residence. Colleges don't attempt to determine the legality of that residence. Should they? YES! Do they? NO!
You've got a lot to say Bill. A great deal of it is good. Help yourself out, along with the rest of us, by sticking to the facts.
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings
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It's Time to "Save Our Salisbury"
Recent events have shown that Salisbury is in trouble. Audits are perpetually late, and when they are finally delivered, they show a pattern of financial chaos. Mayor Barrie Parsons Tilghman points a finger of blame, but then says she accepts responsibility. Questions are asked about the cost of the new fire station, and go unanswered. Money has been spent before it was authorized. A department head was hired before a department was created. Members of the City Council have been forced to file Freedom of Information Act requests to obtain information. The President of the Council shows how little she knows about conducting meetings, and they become debacles.
It’s time to Save Our Salisbury!!
Send an email to caldwellr2@comcast.net. Enter SOS as the subject. Once we hear from you, we will periodically send you emails about what’s happening, and how you can help. Your email address will not be divulged or sold. There is much we can do, and we can be effective if we work together! Join us. Help SAVE OUR SALISBURY!
Thanks……we look forward to hearing from you.
It’s time to issue an SOS……….
It’s time to Save Our Salisbury!!
Send an email to caldwellr2@comcast.net. Enter SOS as the subject. Once we hear from you, we will periodically send you emails about what’s happening, and how you can help. Your email address will not be divulged or sold. There is much we can do, and we can be effective if we work together! Join us. Help SAVE OUR SALISBURY!
Thanks……we look forward to hearing from you.
Bob Caldwell
Gilchrest Attempts To Steal Arminio Votes?
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Wayne Gilchrest is so desperate folks, it appears that he is caught in yet another BIG Lie. The Gilchrest campaign hassent out a press release claiming Wayne was endorsed by RonPaul. Every indication so far points that this is not true.
The endorsement appeared on Friday in the Daily (Rag) times, and other suspect Pro –Wayne Blog sites:. Here is a copy of the Daily times article:I ST DISTRICT: Ron Paul endorses Gilchrest Daily Times Staff Report WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Wayne Gilchrest, R-Md.-1st, gained the endorsement of Conservative Congressman and Presidential candidate Dr. Ron Paul today. “I have worked with Wayne Gilchrest in the U.S. House for several years and I have witnessed first hand his thoughtful approach to the issues, his commitment to public service and most importantly his respect for our Constitution. I believehe is the best choice in this race for Congress and he has my enthusiastic support,” said Paul in a statement today.
Mr. Paul’s supporters in MD, and particularly the Arminio campaign, are outraged at the blatant circulation of this false claim, and they are demanding a retraction. This is a shameful and despicable last minute attempt to outright steal another candidate’s voter base. This is a new lowfor the desperate Gilchrest Camp. Shame on you Mr. Gilchrest & Shame on the Daily Times for not checking their stories, before getting their marching orders from Cathy Bassett, Gilchrest’s press secretary.
Here is a copy of some of the outraged comments posted on politickermd.com in regards to this matter:
You should IMMEDIATELY issue a retraction to this insidious piece of irresponsible blather that Ron Paul endorses Gilchrest! No proof or confirmation for this quote or a Ron Paul endorsement of Gilchrest can be found anywhere. I asked, and Ron Paul’s national headquarters office denies it, period! It does not even sound like anything Cong. Ron Paul would say, much less about such a Neocon as Gilchrest. JOE ARMINIO is running on a Ron Paul supporting ticket.Dr. ARMINIO is a consistent voice for patriotic freedom being drowned out by a media blackout of both Ron Paul’scampaign and Joe Arminio’s campaign for Congress in MD 1st District GOP primary.Which ever of Arminio's opponent’s campaign or supporter started this Dirty Trick, lying rumor (Harris, Gilchrest,etc.) should offer a retraction and/or denial. Anything less is tantamount to approval of the lie. But then, maybe that’s all we can expect from them. 02/09/08 7:05 pm • reply
I AM A CAMPAIGN CONSULTANT posted by Tony Nolan
I am a campaign consultant to Joe Arminio. I too would be interested to know the source of your information and particularly the associated quote. The Ron Paul campaign has no record of such an endorsement. On the site Red Maryland, the source for such a claim is given as the Bill Reddish morning show on WICO. However, this morning I spoke by phone to Mr. Reddish who told me he had no recollection of Wayne Gilchrest claiming on his radio show Thursday morning that he had received the endorsement of Ron Paul. This allegation, for which you provide no source or documentation, appears to be an effort to undermine the growing support, especially among Ron Paul supporters, for the Arminio campaign and to associate Rep. Gilchrest with a false claim. State your source publicly or offer a retraction on this site.02/09/08 12:52 pm • reply
ENDORSEMENT? posted by Tim
What's your source of this endorsement? 02/08/08 7:30 pm • reply Post new comment
So you have it folks, Wayne Gilchrest is Full of crap & a Big Liar to Boot. He deserves nothing less then to be booted out of office come Feb. 12.
The Intimidation Zone
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A few of us were sitting around discussing Mayor Barrie Tilghman's tactics lately and quite frankly I was a bit disturbed. You see, Barrie Tilghman has been subjected to several new faces visiting Council Meetings recently and she has clearly been seen going into the audience and taking down names.
Now why is Barrie Tilghman doing this? She's doing it to make those people who are attending feel as if SHE'S GOT THEM and she knows who they are. It's a typical form of intimidation because as MOST of you who are reading this Blog rely on me standing up to this Administration, she thinks by doing this it will scare people away from her and you know what, she's probably right.
There have been a ton of people Barrie Tilghman has gone after whenever someone disagrees with you, allow me to name just a few. Carolyn Hall, Von Siggers, Rachel Polk, Jennifer Albero, Joe Albero, Dot Goetz, The Dirty Dozen, Frank Himelright, Jim Ireton, Debbie Campbell, Terry Cohen, Linda Kent, Police Chief Dykes, Robin Cocky, the list goes on and one and I'm sure in comments here some of you will add to that quick list.
While Bob Caldwell is reaching out to gain more supporters and I applaud his effort, too many people are simply scared of the retaliation of Barrie Tilghman and they truly need to come out of their shell.
Considering the amount of hits I get each and every day, it's obvious just how many people are fed up. It doesn't matter where I go, (and I go a lot of places) the majority of the people out there thank me for what I do. Barrie Tilghman and others like Chief See and Chief Webster may think I do not have the popularity that I do but they're severely wrong.
Oh sure, there are some Anti Albero Bloggers out there that like to bash me daily, that's cool, that's their right. However, there's only a hand full of people that comment there and disagree with me. Think about that for a moment too. I put up an average of probably 10 to 15 articles a day, many of which go after wrong doings in the Salisbury area. That's bound to make some enemies. However, there are literally thousands upon thousands of people who enjoy coming to this Site to see what's new and perhaps who's next, if you know what I mean?
Barrie wants to intimidate you any way she can, even if it means going into a crowd and asking who you are and writing down your name. The next time she does, tell her it's NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS! Shove it right in her face and make HER feel intimidated. Then I'd encourage you to work with Bob Caldwell and for crying out loud, get out of that shell and start participating. You are an entire City and she is one woman.
The Childrens Theater
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You want to know how to prove Bill Ahtes and his entire Arts crew are full of sh!t? Just go to the most recent issue of Metropolitan Magazine and read the article about the Theater they're trying to build in DELMAR!
It seems that powerful people can get other people to say whatever they want and these people should be ashamed of themselves. The article says absolutely NOTHING about a building in Downtown Salisbury and or the efforts of that group.
So the show these people put off last week was a total line of sh!t and IMO, I want you to know this loud and clear Carlos, I'm VERY disappointed in you. You're efforts over the years has been extremely honorable, up until just recently. Just read the article and you'll see what I'm talking about.
OK, now I just read the propaganda piece in today's Tilghman Times. UNBELIEVABLE! Did they mention my offer at this exact same meeting? Nope! The alleged Theater would NOT be a hub for Downtown Salisbury. Although I love the idea of a Dinner Theater, this is not the place to do it.
Let me add, you have all of the Theaters at Salisbury University. You have them at WorWic. You even have them at the Youth & Civic Center, you have all the Theaters at the local Schools and Churches, yet this alleged group, (not the Children's Theater, mind you) involving Bill Ahtes and James Gillespie must have a multi million dollar Theater this group already failed at in the Boulevard Theater?
Now, all that being said, why would The Children's Theater want to have competition and be asking for donations in the Metropolitan Magazine article? Because Bill Ahtes wants all of you to believe there is a demand for such a thing. However, you put two of them together in a 5 mile radius and ONE of them is bound to fail.
OK, I'll cut this short and simply say, this is flat out stupid. I just hope all of you aren't stupid enough to not only fall for their BS creation, I hope each and every one of you see what this proposed building will do to the Downtown landscape as well as the historic pride of the old Fire Station.
10 Banned Words
What do "perfect storm," "random" and "black Friday" have in common? They should all be banned! So say the guardians of the English language, whose day jobs are at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This group annually takes on the role of word police by collecting a list of words and phrases that we have used so much they have become annoying. The solution? Ban them!
Here are 10 of the banned words and phrases on the 2008 list that were winnowed down from some 2,000 entries:1. Perfect Storm: Overused by the pundits on evening television shows to mean just about any coincidence. It's time for "perfect storm" to get rained out.2. Webinar: A seminar on the Web about any number of topics. Yet another non-word trying to worm its way into the English language due to the Internet.3. Waterboarding: Let's banish "waterboarding" to the beach where it belongs with boogie boards and surfboards.
4. Organic: Overused and misused to describe not only food, but also computer products or human behavior and often used when describing something as "natural."5. Post 9/11: "Our post-9/11 world" is used probably more than AD or BC time references. You'd think the United States didn't have jet fighters, nuclear bombs and secret agents, let alone electricity, pre-9/11.6. Surge: "Surge" has become a reference to a military build-up. Give me the old days, when it referenced storms and electrical power.7. Black Friday: The day after Thanksgiving that retailers use to keep themselves out of the red for the year. This is counter to the start of the Great Depression's use of the term "black Tuesday," which signaled the crash of the stock market that sent the economy into a tailspin.
8. Back in the Day: Back in the day, we used "back in the day" to mean something really historical. Now you hear ridiculous statements such as "Back in the day, people used a BlackBerry without Bluetooth."9. Random: Popular with teenagers in many places. It's over-used and usually out of context, such as: "You are so random!" Random is supposed to mean "by chance." A person isn't random.10. It Is What It Is: It means absolutely nothing and is mostly a cop-out or a way to avoid answering a question that might require genuine thought or insight. It's especially favored by professional athletes.
Here are 10 of the banned words and phrases on the 2008 list that were winnowed down from some 2,000 entries:1. Perfect Storm: Overused by the pundits on evening television shows to mean just about any coincidence. It's time for "perfect storm" to get rained out.2. Webinar: A seminar on the Web about any number of topics. Yet another non-word trying to worm its way into the English language due to the Internet.3. Waterboarding: Let's banish "waterboarding" to the beach where it belongs with boogie boards and surfboards.
4. Organic: Overused and misused to describe not only food, but also computer products or human behavior and often used when describing something as "natural."5. Post 9/11: "Our post-9/11 world" is used probably more than AD or BC time references. You'd think the United States didn't have jet fighters, nuclear bombs and secret agents, let alone electricity, pre-9/11.6. Surge: "Surge" has become a reference to a military build-up. Give me the old days, when it referenced storms and electrical power.7. Black Friday: The day after Thanksgiving that retailers use to keep themselves out of the red for the year. This is counter to the start of the Great Depression's use of the term "black Tuesday," which signaled the crash of the stock market that sent the economy into a tailspin.
8. Back in the Day: Back in the day, we used "back in the day" to mean something really historical. Now you hear ridiculous statements such as "Back in the day, people used a BlackBerry without Bluetooth."9. Random: Popular with teenagers in many places. It's over-used and usually out of context, such as: "You are so random!" Random is supposed to mean "by chance." A person isn't random.10. It Is What It Is: It means absolutely nothing and is mostly a cop-out or a way to avoid answering a question that might require genuine thought or insight. It's especially favored by professional athletes.