I talked to Xander about the usage of paradoxical. You used it correctly. I also learned that it is possible to be both awake and asleep at the same time – something with insomnia. I have actually been guilty of holding entire conversations while asleep, actually – mostly as a teen.

I think the reason it bothered me is because it broke the one of the cardinal rules for writing: Never using a twenty-five cent word when a penny word will do. My professors are more apt to call me on this than on grammatical errors, oddly enough.

Also. the possessive “its” doesn’t get an apostrophe. :-)

I’m not sure you used paradoxical correctly there – now I’m going to have ask Xander and hear a 10 minute lecture on its’ proper usage. *sighs* Being married to a former English teacher has its’ pros and cons.

On Obama: The Rockstar talks about his charisma, not so much his musical talent.

On Clinton: Oh, I could say so much here and I just don’t dare.

I can actually understand the reasoning behind some of the nicknames. Right now, though, I’m basking in the glow of being right. :-D I told people Obama didn’t have the experience needed to run the country – and I still don’t understand why McCain chose Palin.