A Fallacy of Sticks & Stones 82 years ago teacher's "I am chagrined by your deplorable deportment!"

We kids used to reply to being victims of name-calling with "Sticks & Stones may break our bones but words will never harm me." This poem recalls two unforgettable examples, one occurring 82 years ago and the other 5 years ago which you will very likely recall.

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You would think an experienced politician would know not to tell people she despises them right before they are asked if she should be in charge of several thousands nuclear warheads.

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Lilith lives ;-(

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