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7.14.2011

Today’s Latin Lesson Describes How Often Lawmakers Talk

Haud Longis Intervallis

“At Frequent Intervals” Read more »

6.20.2011

Today’s Latin Lesson Is Inspired By Gov. Jerry Brown

Veto

“I forbid”

(The first person singular of the verb “vetare” — “to forbid.” Tribunes in ancient Rome, charged with protecting the interests of plebians, used the word to object to actions by the partricians of the Senate.) Read more »

6.17.2011

Today’s Latin Lesson Is a Compliment Not Heard Often Enough in the Capitol

Ore Rotundo

“A Nicely Given Speech”

(Literally: “With a Round Mouth”)

6.15.2011

Today’s Latin Lesson Is a Quote from Cicero That Republicans Want Applied to the Budget

Magnum Vectigal Est Parsimonia

“Economy Is a Great Revenue” Read more »

6.13.2011

Today’s Latin Lesson Comes From a Common Trait of Politicians

Cacoethes Loquendi

“An Itch for Talking” Read more »

6.08.2011

Today’s Latin Lesson Describes A Member of the Media Being Assigned to Cover the State Assembly

Infaustus

“Unlucky” Read more »

6.02.2011

Today’s Latin Lesson Comes From the Lips of Gov. Jerry Brown

“I’m not used to all these encomiums from the Host Committee,” the Democratic governor told the near 1,200 person audience at the 86th annual Host Committee Breakfast in Sacramento after a glowing introduction. The event is sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce which wasn’t exactly an ally during Brown’s first stint as governor from 1975 to 1982. Read more »

5.31.2011