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Literal Declaration

WHEN in the Course of verbal Events, it becomes necessary for each Word to embrace the derivatives from which it came, and to acknowledge the commonalities of English to other languages in the world, a decent respect to communication requires that the causes for such acceptance be declared.

We hold this Truth to be self-evident: that all Words are not created equal, and that there is a most appropriate word in any given situation. Notwithstanding the proper word, language is forgiving and offers any number of words which are, in layperson’s terms, “close enough.” Be that as it may, in this dire time at which proper grammer and love of language threatens to drift into obsolescence, we find a compelling interest in using words as they must needs be employed.

Therefore, I do solemnly publish and declare Literally Speaking as a means to an end for this purpose, and for the purpose of a chuckle or two, and pledge my almost completely half undivided attention to making this website a verbal thrill ride.

NOTE: It is not easy for me to parody such an important document, as it is a challenge to be amusing and imbued with a sense of reverence contemporaneously.
I encourage you to read the real Declaration of Independence. http://www.ushistory.org/Declaration/

Constitution of the Literally Speaking

We the fictitious creations of Literally Speaking, in order to form a more amusing humor, establish cleverness, ensure concision, provide for the inclusion of odd vernacular where equitable, promote verbal welfare, and secure the advantages of linguistic liberation to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the Literally Speaking.

There shall be a balance of powers among us, as we shall, from time to time, ordain leaders and representatives. While it may appear prima facie that an autocracy is being established, as all such elections will transpire at the caprice and in the mind of one particular Jennifer Hughes, this is not the case. Take my word for it.*

*In trade.

I encourage you to read the Constitution of the United States as well. It will take a little longer, but it is worth it! http://www.gpoaccess.gov/constitution/index.html

Students and teachers ought to check out http://bensguide.gpo.gov/

Word Police: a new 5th

You have the right to speak up. Anything you don’t say can and will be used against you in a word enforcement tribunal. You have the right to a dictionary. If you cannot afford a dictionary, one will be provided to you.

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