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To Renee Bouvier-What a conduct.

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Submitted by Svetlanatchka (United States), Jan 2, 2009 at 11:37

OPPRO'BRIUM, n. [L. ob and probrum, disgrace.]

Reproach mingled with contempt or disdain.

http://1828.mshaffer.com/d/word/opprobrium

op•pro•bri•um (-prbr-m)

n.

1. Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy.

2. Scornful reproach or contempt: a term of opprobrium.

3. A cause of shame or disgrace.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/opprobrium

So, next time, "Renee" ... please- get some help before, not to commit such as Gaffe.

Ah, BTW English is NOT my first language, but my third or fourth- just before you start attacking bloggers too- after having attacked Dr. Pipes.

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