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A letter writer to The Bismarck Tribune obviously doesn't think much of HR 800 or The Employee Free Choice Act. He believes that the bill is "oxymoronical" and should be called "The Employee Forced Choice Act".
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I understand the effective restriction, but it points out an oxymoronical twist as it pertains to this issue especially since its became a common law volleyball game.
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And yes, it is oxymoronical to in the same paragraph assert the thoughts: No socialized medicine! and Hands off my Medicare!
The Volokh Conspiracy » In (Limited) Praise of Right-Wing Populism 2009
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Recumbent Exercise Bike - relax and pick up the pace at the same time Recumbent Exercise Bike a bit of an oxymoronical product?
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(It's the oxymoronical existence of the average liberal moron that astounds anyone with a brain.)
Latest Articles 2009
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In fact, even our reporters whose beats encompass budget issues have been trying to find ways to go out of the box in covering the budget - nonbudget-related budget stories, as oxymoronical as that may sound, if you will.
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This is cute: “No amount of rhetoric can hide Senator Obama’s clear record…” Talk about an oxymoronical statement or, if you prefer, shooting yourself in the foot.
Obama’s Speech on the Economy - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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In trying to take better photos, I’ve understood the strangely oxymoronical zen-like “aha!” rush of a new discovery like the macro function on my camera.
Banana Whole Wheat Pancakes - 505th Post-iversary Celebration 2006
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In trying to take better photos, I’ve understood the strangely oxymoronical zen-like “aha!” rush of a new discovery like the macro function on my camera.
Archive 2006-04-01 2006
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