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jlblues wrote:

Framer wrote:Yeah, the flags are cool. I'm actually surprised that the loft developers haven't restored some of those old Washington Avenue flagpoles.

I'm not. What would they hang from them? Only red state mouthbreathers fly the American flag these days. Maybe we could hang some perpetually-burning American flags? Young bohemians would think that was really cool and flock to our city.

I am sure you only posted this to get a reaction. Are you attempting to say that blue state, far left-wing liberals are not patriotic or that they simply hate America (since most of them would obviously rather live elsewhere because, according to them, America is such a horrible country)? Please elaborate on your sophomoric post.

^ What is... sarcasm? DING DING DING DING DING!

Yes...I guess you really have to use the sarcasm switches on here or risk going over the majority of folk's heads.



That being said, I know of a few city residents that have had their American flag torn down or otherwise vandalized, and several others that have been subjected to snide, mocking remarks from their liberal neighbors - they have been called "nuts", "rednecks", "Republican trash", had "warmonger" scrawled in chalk on their sidewalk, etc. - simply for flying our country's flag! There have also been other incidences of vandalism - broken windows, gates, mailboxes, trampled flowers, that they obviously can't be sure were related, but which have made them consider taking down their flag. A certain neighborhood association even attempted to discourage an acquaintance from flying an American flag on her front porch.

jlblues wrote:Yes...I guess you really have to use the sarcasm switches on here or risk going over the majority of folk's heads.



That being said, I know of a few city residents that have had their American flag torn down or otherwise vandalized, and several others that have been subjected to snide, mocking remarks from their liberal neighbors - they have been called "rednecks", "Republican trash", had "warmonger" scrawled in chalk on their sidewalk, etc. - simply for flying our country's flag! There have also been other incidences of vandalism - broken windows, gates, mailboxes, trampled flowers, that they obviously can't be sure were related, but which have made them consider taking down their flag. A certain neighborhood association even attempted to discourage an acquaintance from flying an American flag on her front porch.

So you weren't being sarcastic?

sar·casm (sär'k?z'?m)

n.

1. A cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound.

2. A form of wit that is marked by the use of sarcastic language and is intended to make its victim the butt of contempt or ridicule.





i·ro·ny (?'r?-n?, ?'?r-)

n. pl. i·ro·nies

1.

a. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.

b. An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.

c. A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect. See Synonyms at wit1.

d. Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs: "Hyde noted the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated" (Richard Kain).

e. An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity. See Usage Note at ironic.



2.

a. Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs: "Hyde noted the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated" (Richard Kain).

b. An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity. See Usage Note at ironic.



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If I can be of any further assistance, please let me know. <-- A perfect example of sarcasm and irony in one sentence.

That's awesome. Maybe in a couple of years we will be able to see a similar scene.

jlblues wrote:sar·casm (sär'k?z'?m)

n.

1. A cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound.

2. A form of wit that is marked by the use of sarcastic language and is intended to make its victim the butt of contempt or ridicule.





i·ro·ny (?'r?-n?, ?'?r-)

n. pl. i·ro·nies

1.

a. The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.

b. An expression or utterance marked by a deliberate contrast between apparent and intended meaning.

c. A literary style employing such contrasts for humorous or rhetorical effect. See Synonyms at wit1.

d. Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs: "Hyde noted the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated" (Richard Kain).

e. An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity. See Usage Note at ironic.



2.

a. Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs: "Hyde noted the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated" (Richard Kain).

b. An occurrence, result, or circumstance notable for such incongruity. See Usage Note at ironic.



Source

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I thought I was the only one annoyed by people who use "sarcastic" to mean "ironic."

The Laurel at MX wrote:

JCity wrote:I think that 99% of St. Louisans have NO IDEA that St. Louis ever looked like those photos. No knowledge of our once thriving downtown. depressing...thank god it's coming back.

This picture was taken at the corner of 7th and Washington on the day after Thanksgiving, 1968 (busiest shopping day of the year).

I have a hard time belieiving downtown was so much busier back then, I mean that doesn't make sense. We have so much more parking now

^ That's a good point, southside. Just where did they park the horse and buggies?

Is this project still underway? I hope it still comes through. Last few posts say that it'll be up and ready by 2010.

^See the Laurel and Concord threads. Right now, those seem to be the only parts of MX that might proceed in the near future. Construction on the Laurel is supposed to start this year.

Is there anything happening with this project? On hold or dead?

it died with Pyramid.

prove it.





That's great news btw

Spill the beans

Man we could really use some positive news. Can you give us anything? Perhaps just a time when we might hear something.

Gatechie wrote:Take my word for it, this project is much further along than you may think.

You're just talking about the Dillard's Building, right?