Sumptions
Remember that old mantra of "never assume?" Corporate talks would later break down the word into "never assume" as it will make an "ass" of "u" and "me." It's a good thing they didn't use "presume" or a lot if HR people would be struggling to find a catchy phrase. What's the difference? Well, I presume you already know (or should that be, I assume you already know?). Then again, we can be conned into thinking we know, but then we're entering a world of con-sume. Ah, those assumptions, and presumptions, and consumptions...so let's dive into the Supreme Court (wait, what??). Author Sarah Isgur wrote in her book, Last Branch Standing , that despite what it may seem in today's world --as she notes, what seems a slanted conservative court that wipes away voting rights and a few basic freedoms-- the Supreme Court is actually right in line with what it's always been. More to the poin...