Granted, I give him mad props for apologizing for calling American citizens "wetbacks".
But I just could not refrain from laughing when he said that I am most likely to "insinuate" a riot:
Yes, Edin said that.
This guy runs his own business.
But he mangles the English language in such a hasty fashion, I really have to wonder how he expects to get elected to Cudahy City Council:
For the record, what does it mean "to insinuate"?
- 1.suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way.
"he was insinuating that she had slept her way to the top"
synonyms: imply, suggest, hint, intimate, indicate, let it be known, give someone to understand;
informalmake out"he insinuated that she lied" - 2.maneuver oneself into (a position of favor or office) by subtle manipulation.
"she seemed to be taking over, insinuating herself into the family"
synonyms: worm one's way into, ingratiate oneself with, curry favor with; More
Maybe he meant "incite:
- encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
"the offense of inciting racial hatred"
synonyms: stir up, whip up, encourage, fan the flames of, stoke up, fuel, kindle, ignite, inflame, stimulate, instigate, provoke, excite, arouse, awaken, inspire, engender, trigger, spark off, ferment, foment; More
- urge or persuade (someone) to act in a vi
Or perhaps "instigate":
in·sti·gate
ˈinstəˌɡāt/
verb
- bring about or initiate (an action or event)."they instigated a reign of terror"
synonyms: set in motion, get underway, get off the ground, start, commence, begin, initiate, launch, institute, set up, inaugurate, establish, organize; More - incite someone to do something, especially something bad."instigating men to refuse allegiance to the civil powers"
Whatever he meant, here's a great new meme for everyone to share:
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