hubris: noun, (Greek); excessive pride or self-confidence, haughtiness, self-importance, egotism, cockiness. Usually used in referring to tragic heroes. Biblical translation: "Pride goeth before a fall."
doctrine: noun, a set of beliefs taught by a church or political party; a stated principle of government policy.
Critical thinking skills have been neglected, a possible casualty of rote memorization in order to pass a test.
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Thank you for your comments re Sarah Palin. She is the worst thing to happen to women since Phyllis Schlafky (sp). I hope intelligent women vote with their brains and not their breasts.
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