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Old 10-03-2008, 12:32 PM
 
Location: High Bridge, NJ
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Palin: Now, what I've done as a governor and as a mayor is (inaudible) I've had that track record of reform. And I've joined this team that is a team of mavericks with John McCain, also, with his track record of reform, where we're known for putting partisan politics aside to just get the job done.

Main Entry:
1mav·er·ick Listen to the pronunciation of 1maverick
Pronunciation:
\ˈmav-rik, ˈma-və-\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Samuel A. Maverick †1870 American pioneer who did not brand his calves
Date:
1867

1: an unbranded range animal ; especially : a motherless calf
2: an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party


Main Entry:
1team Listen to the pronunciation of 1team
Pronunciation:
\ˈtēm\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English teme, from Old English tēam offspring, lineage, group of draft animals; akin to Old High German zoum rein, Old English tēon to draw, pull — more at tow
Date:
before 12th century

1 a: two or more draft animals harnessed to the same vehicle or implement ; also : these with their harness and attached vehicle b: a draft animal often with harness and vehicle2obsolete : lineage , race3: a group of animals: as a: a brood especially of young pigs or ducks b: a matched group of animals for exhibition 4: a number of persons associated together in work or activity: as a: a group on one side (as in football or a debate)

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Old 10-03-2008, 12:38 PM
 
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When I first heard them call themselves "Mavericks" , I laughed till my eyes filled with water.

Now when I hear them say "Maverick", I just get dizzy.
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Old 10-03-2008, 12:48 PM
 
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McCain kinda reminds me of this Maverick, only older, more worn out, and less practical.
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Old 10-03-2008, 12:55 PM
 
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Originally Posted by Badfish740 View Post
Palin: Now, what I've done as a governor and as a mayor is (inaudible) I've had that track record of reform. And I've joined this team that is a team of mavericks with John McCain, also, with his track record of reform, where we're known for putting partisan politics aside to just get the job done.

Main Entry:
1mav·er·ick Listen to the pronunciation of 1maverick
Pronunciation:
\ˈmav-rik, ˈma-və-\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Samuel A. Maverick †1870 American pioneer who did not brand his calves
Date:
1867

1: an unbranded range animal ; especially : a motherless calf
2: an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party


Main Entry:
1team Listen to the pronunciation of 1team
Pronunciation:
\ˈtēm\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English teme, from Old English tēam offspring, lineage, group of draft animals; akin to Old High German zoum rein, Old English tēon to draw, pull — more at tow
Date:
before 12th century

1 a: two or more draft animals harnessed to the same vehicle or implement ; also : these with their harness and attached vehicle b: a draft animal often with harness and vehicle2obsolete : lineage , race3: a group of animals: as a: a brood especially of young pigs or ducks b: a matched group of animals for exhibition 4: a number of persons associated together in work or activity: as a: a group on one side (as in football or a debate)




MAVERICKS?

When I think of Mavericks, I think of EDSELS and PINTOS.

In other words, uninspiring.
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Old 10-03-2008, 12:58 PM
 
Location: NE Atlanta Metro
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http://re3.yt-thm-a02.yimg.com/image/25/m6/3330096240 (broken link)

GO MAVS!!!
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Old 10-03-2008, 01:01 PM
 
Location: Alexandria, VA
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GO MAVS!!!
It looks like Avery Johnson is back
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