Sentences with phrase «as justification for something»

Geez Louize, even the IPCC routinely uses confidence levels in the 90 % range as justification for something being very likely.

Not exact matches

They're desperate to find something to use as justification for their own condemnation of this and that from fiery pulpits — but so far, Francis stubbornly refuses to give them that kind of ammunition.

Although I've found it very cathartic to speak, vent and end occasionally rant about all things Arsenal, we need to act carefully and intelligently right now or we're going to get played by this club even worse than at present... the pro-Wengerites and the suits, who represent a considerable proportion of the season ticket holders, don't want to believe that there is no plan and that Wenger has mailed it in for several years now or that things are going to get much worse before they get better... why would they... many have spent a considerable sum buying some of the highest priced tickets in the World... they want to have a front row seat to see something special and to be seen doing so, which simply provides ample justification for the expense and the time invested... to many of them, Wenger is the sun in their soccer universe... his awkward disposition, misplaced arrogance and his utter lack of balls makes him a rather unusual cult figure, but the cerebral narrative seemed to embolden those who already felt pretty highly of themselves... many might not even of really liked football that much before his arrival and rarely games they weren't attending... as such, they desperately believe that Wenger, and only Wenger, can supply them with their required fix... if he goes, they were wrong and that's a tough pill to swallow... they would have to admit that they were duped... they will definitely resent whoever made them feel this way, but of course it will be too late by then... so when we go overboard with ridiculous comments bordering of anarchy, it scares the shit out of them and they shift their blame towards us rather than at those who really perpetrated this act of treason... we aren't the enemy... we simply woke much earlier and the reason our comments have gotten more vile in recent years is out of utter frustration... in order for any real change to occur at this club we need to bring as many supporters as possible with us or the big money interests will fade and our ultimate objective will be lost... so it's time to focus on the head instead of the heart for now

The exclusion of New York City from the tax cap was also cited, at least initially, by Cuomo administration officials as a justification for the governor's move to have the city pick up a greater share of Medicaid costs — something he did not ask other municipalities in the state to do.

I know in the past when I've made mistakes, it normally has something to do with changing my plan midstream (often as «justification» for doing what feels good at the new moment).

Since the release of Spirit Tracks, Nintendo has not released an original, stand - alone Zelda story for handhelds, which could probably be down to the fact the game wasn't as well received as they expected to be, something that has put them a little on edge, worried as to how their next original title would have us react, so instead they give us a re-mastered Ocarina of Time, quite possible the greatest Zelda game to date and Majora's Mask and Wind Waker, which for me was the icing on the cake as I was unable to play it the first time round on the Gamecube and added to the justification of getting my WII U.

They may pick some details to present as support for their views, but the views are based on something else and some other justification could be invented, if one of the present ones would not be available.