Date: 2009-11-26 07:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mme-n-b.livejournal.com
No, you aren't. He used it correctly. In fact, the sample used by Webster () is a perfect match.

Date: 2009-11-26 10:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hervejoncour.livejournal.com
and I am still right :) take a look at the original note.

Date: 2009-11-26 11:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mme-n-b.livejournal.com
"I propose the following thought experiment "

1 a : to set before the mind (as for discussion, imitation, or action)

So, he sets before the mind for discussion and for settling the dispute, the following thought experiment...

You are wrong. Get over it.

Date: 2009-11-26 11:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mme-n-b.livejournal.com
Besides, anyone who can write "it was not kind of snobism" with a straight face has no place even talking about proper English. Seriously - "snobism"? Not "snobbery", and not even "snobbism"? And "not kind of"? Wtf is that?

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