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pnwmom

(108,978 posts)
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 05:23 AM Nov 2012

Unctuous.

Remind you of anybody?

“Vote for ‘revenge?’” the GOP candidate asked in New Hampshire, oozing incredulity. “Let me tell you what I’d like to tell you: Vote for love of country. It is time we lead America to a better place.”

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/four-more-years-four-more-days-obama-romney-going-all-out-on-campaigns-final-weekend/2012/11/02/daeea1e0-2555-11e2-92f8-7f9c4daf276a_story.html


From dictionary.com

unc·tu·ous? ?[uhngk-choo-uhs]
adjective
1.
characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug.
2.
of the nature of or characteristic of an unguent or ointment; oily; greasy.
3.
having an oily or soapy feel, as certain minerals.

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Unctuous. (Original Post) pnwmom Nov 2012 OP
oleaginous easychoice Nov 2012 #1
I think this is over A Republican Senator from South Carolina just came out and said that what Obama demgrrrll Nov 2012 #2
See Santorum Rain Mcloud Nov 2012 #3

easychoice

(1,043 posts)
1. oleaginous
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 05:54 AM
Nov 2012

I have another way of putting it but it is pretty vulgar.It starts with Greasy and uses a somewhat less than flattering pejorative... and he is one...


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demgrrrll

(3,590 posts)
2. I think this is over A Republican Senator from South Carolina just came out and said that what Obama
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 06:46 AM
Nov 2012

said was not unreasonable.

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