Cynic

The name Cynic, derived from the Greek word for a dog, is variously accounted for, some attributing it to the 'doglike' habits of the school, others to their love of 'barking' criticism, others to the fact that a certain gymnasium in the outskirts of Athens, called

A Short History of Greek Philosophy John Marshall 1880

I personally like to see a card played every few minutes, but Cy the Cynic is among those who operate with the speed, if not the accuracy, of a machine gun.

Bridge Frank Stewart 2010

I know that Canadian Cynic is a life form barely worthy of the public funding he receives for his maintenance, and yet I need to set the record straight.

A Clarification For A Pathological Liar « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

As for Marty Rayner, I see that he wrote a blog post today apparently gloating about how his best bud, Canadian Cynic, is making offers he clearly has no intention of meeting (then again, lies from Canadian Cynic should surprise no one), and stiffing sick kids.

A Clarification For A Pathological Liar « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

I know that Canadian Cynic is a life form barely worthy of the public funding he receives for his maintenance, and yet I need to set the record straight.

2008 March 10 « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

According to some authorities, however, the name Cynic arose from the fact that the first representatives of the school were accustomed to meet in the gymnasium of Cynosarges.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913

Canadian Cynic is a noted critic of conservatism, not necessarily in ideology, but in manifested form which seems, to him, destructive in it’s purposes.

Why Are Bloggers So Vile? « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

Canadian Cynic is a noted critic of conservatism, not necessarily in ideology, but in manifested form which seems, to him, destructive in it’s purposes.

2008 March 08 « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

And no, this Mr. Cynic, is no cheap labour solution.

“Response Times” Are Back SHOCK! « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2010

Diogenes the Cynic was a strict ascetic who disdained convention, but he reveled in public indecencies that cannot be described here.

Human, All Too Human Gary Rosen 2011