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No Second Thoughts

David Brooks Column:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/26/opinion/26brooks.html?_r=1&hp
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  1. unappreciated
    having value that is not acknowledged
    Always remember, many great geniuses were unappreciated in their lifetimes.
  2. laceration
    the act of tearing irregularly
    I say that knowing it may end as soon as next Wednesday, when, as is their wont, Democrats will flip from complete self-worship to complete self-laceration in the blink of an eye.
  3. captivate
    attract; cause to be enamored
    The Democrats’ problem, as some senior officials have mentioned, is that they are so darn captivated by substance, it never occurs to them to look out for their own political self-interest.
  4. lavish
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
    For example, Democrats and their media enablers have paid lavish attention to Christine O’Donnell and Carl Paladino, even though these two Republican candidates have almost no chance of winning.
  5. prosaic
    lacking wit or imagination
    Some low-minded people could look at events this year and tell a dull, prosaic story.
  6. approve
    judge to be right or commendable; think well of
    This is vital, because even if the public doesn’t approve of you, it is important to approve of yourself.
  7. depressing
    causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
    Never allow yourself to dwell on downer, depressing ones.
  8. commentator
    an expert who observes and remarks on something
    That’s because, as several commentators have argued over the past few weeks, many Americans are nearsighted and ill-informed.
Created on 十月 26, 2010 (updated 十月 26, 2010)

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