jbart65 said:

... The word 'ass' has been around a long time. No disputing that. But the construction of the phrase "masses are asses" definitely has a modern tinge, not an 18th century one.
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The phrase is apparently a modern paraphrase. It slips off the tongue. What Hamilton apparently did say does not slip so well. The source of the paraphrase appears to be, in part:

All communities divide themselves into the few and the many. The first are the rich and well born, the other the mass of the people.... The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge or determine right. Give therefore to the first class a distinct, permanent share in the government. They will check the unsteadiness of the second, and as they cannot receive any advantage by change, they therefore will ever maintain good government.

-- Alexander Hamilton

couldnthinkof01 said:

One butt radius I can understand....2 is egregious

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this is a pool forum
too many letters

Black-Balled said:

I use the radius of the cue butt x2 at my house.

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One butt radius I can understand....2 is egregious

BasementDweller said:

I think it's just as likely that he hoped the ref would make the call, which is why he gave her time to do so. I don't have a problem with how Yapp reacted here. He should not be expected to referee the match when someone is there to do so. No other athlete, in any other refereed sport is expected to penalize themselves.

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People in general are basically dishonest given the chance. I would not expect them to call a penalty on themselves. Camaras everywhere now though have put a little fear into people. Not that it has changed their instincts, they are just a little more fearful of consequences.


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Coos Cues said:

It is not head to head in the same manner as tennis or boxing, both of which all contestents are on the playing field at the same time.

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What is the defensive play in golf? No matter what, in golf you get credit for your performance. Your opponent has no effect. In boxing, tennis and pool, your opponent can beat your brains out.