I'm no expert, but one that has annoyed me forever is the use of "that" when referring to a person. "A man that is in charge", rather than "A man who is in charge". The quick and dirty rule is to use "who" when talking about a person, and "that" when talking about an object. You wouldn't say "I saw a tree (or building, car) WHO was amazing". Unfortunately, I see and hear it everywhere and from many people.
What an angry, hate-filled person. Is there anyone in society he doesn't despise? Maybe just those who look like him, think like him, talk like him...what a wonderful world THAT would be. I hope the rest of us (the majority who DID get out and vote) will not be too much of a burden as" they " "set out to rebuild the nation". Reading his bitter diatribe leaves me feeling ill. But not as sick as he is. (still not sure why staying home on election day shows protest. wouldn't your VOTE show how you felt?)
Happy National Grammar Day!
I'm no expert, but one that has annoyed me forever is the use of "that" when referring to a person. "A man that is in charge", rather than "A man who is in charge". The quick and dirty rule is to use "who" when talking about a person, and "that" when talking about an object. You wouldn't say "I saw a tree (or building, car) WHO was amazing". Unfortunately, I see and hear it everywhere and from many people.
March 4, 2013 at 5:41 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Misfits and deviants who voted for Obama will rue the day
What an angry, hate-filled person. Is there anyone in society he doesn't despise? Maybe just those who look like him, think like him, talk like him...what a wonderful world THAT would be. I hope the rest of us (the majority who DID get out and vote) will not be too much of a burden as" they " "set out to rebuild the nation".
Reading his bitter diatribe leaves me feeling ill.
But not as sick as he is.
(still not sure why staying home on election day shows protest. wouldn't your VOTE show how you felt?)
December 9, 2012 at 11:17 a.m. permalink suggest removal