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Glenn on May 12, 2006 - 10:36pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
Definition of Paradox:
NOUN:

  1. A seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true: the paradox that standing is more tiring than walking.
  2. One exhibiting inexplicable or contradictory aspects: "The silence of midnight, to speak truly, though apparently a paradox, rung in my ears" (Mary Shelley).
  3. An assertion that is essentially self-contradictory, though based on a valid deduction from acceptable premises.
  4. A statement contrary to received opinion.

Yeah, I don't see a paradox - more like short-sighted planning that ended up being penny-wise and pound foolish.

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The Interloafer on May 12, 2006 - 10:53pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
Maybe "an expensive commute" it is a statement contrary to received opinion - or I should say, was.
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xxxburb on May 12, 2006 - 11:10pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top
Guy says oil is incredibly abundant throughout the planet but a war in the mideast could cause it to go to $500 a barrel.... now that's a paradox.
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