Sentences with phrase «opinion stated as»

Gossip (opinion stated as fact) sours what should be a fun and encouraging atmosphere.

The sad thing is that most of them are very dry, ridiculously technical, and full of strong opinions stated as facts (been guilty of that m» self).

Not exact matches

Declaratives are facts (or opinions disguised as facts) boldly stated.

As a vocal investor who never shies away from stating his opinion about such things, his silence in this case constitutes an endorsement.

The referendums come amid shifts in American opinions on marijuana in recent years that have energized efforts to legalize cannabis, a drug that remains illegal under federal law even as Colorado and Washington state have been given the go - ahead to experiment with legalization.

Interesting because Cook says that he is writing «on behalf of Apple» (rather than, say, merely stating his own opinion as a prominent individual).

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Neiman Marcus, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of July 28, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated September 18, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

Contrary to popular opinion, the drying of waterlogged devices can lead to further damage, Sanfilippo pointed out as part of a series of comprehensive strategies to prepare both in advance of Irma and after the hurricane passed over the state.

The independent auditors are responsible for performing an independent audit of Goldman Sachs» financial statements and of its internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)(United States) and expressing an opinion as to the conformity of Goldman Sachs» financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles and the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting.

Opinion polls showed that voters had opposed privatization at the outset (as did the press and many Conservative back benchers), but the Conservatives pointed out that Tony Blair rode to victory in part by abandoning «Clause Four» of the Labour Party's 1904 constitution, advocating state control over the means of production, distribution and exchange.

The material in the Insights section reflects the analysis and opinions of the authors as of the stated date and may differ from the opinions of other portfolio managers, investment teams or platforms at Franklin Templeton Investments.

The independent auditors are responsible for auditing the annual financial statements prepared by management and expressing an opinion as to whether those financial statements conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The material for the Insights section reflects the analysis and opinions of the authors as of the stated date and may differ from the opinions of other portfolio managers, investment teams or platforms at Franklin Templeton Investments.

Posted earlier as an opinion piece for CBC. See original post here (this post slightly modified from original) By Louis - Philippe Rochon Follow him on Twitter @Lprochon Much was at stake earlier this week when finance ministers from G20 countries met in Istanbul to discuss Greece and the state of the world economy in light of recent -LSB-...]

Stating an idea or opinion as a question is just as bad as apologizing.

As the debate moves forward on dealing with United States debt, the second richest American has voiced strong opinions on how to fix the problem.

It shall be unlawful for any broker, dealer, or exchange, directly or indirectly, to make use of the mails or any means or instrumentality of interstate commerce for the purpose of using any facility of an exchange within or subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to effect any transaction in a security, or to report any such transaction, unless such exchange (1) is registered as a national securities exchange under section 6 of this title, or (2) is exempted from such registration upon application by the exchange because, in the opinion of the Commission, by reason of the limited volume of transactions effected on such exchange, it is not practicable and not necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors to require such registration

When Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo on marijuana to federal prosectors Thursday, reiterating their leeway to prosecute federal marijuana laws as they see fit, regardless of whether the plant is legal under state and local law, he likely spurred future infringements on liberty, struck a blow against federalism, and defied public opinion.

As one of the larger consumers of oil in the world today, naturally the United States has a strong opinion on the sharply rising oil prices.

So, while many are viewing this meeting as a bad thing in the world of crypto, it's time to start shifting opinions and welcoming any validating factor of the industry's potential, including potential trading regulation out of the United States!

All recommendations stated herein must be construed solely as statements of opinion, and not as statements of fact, and may be revised based on additional information or any other reason at any time.

Once again, stating something as your opinion is a right that is afforded to everyone on this earth because our governments allow it... if you do not share someones opinion, that is fine, but to call it prejudice is another matter... how is it that you get to decide what is prejudiced and what is not?

I'm not showing my own hand much nor stating a controversial opinion by sharing in advance that I regard SMiLE as a lesser achievement than Pet Sounds.

So I guess separation of church and state does not apply as long as church goes along with public opinion.

I don't mind you stating an opinion but when you misconstrue something good as evil I object.

When you used the word «must» as opposed to asking a question or stating something prefaced with... «in my opinion»... you, by using «must» are claiming something that you do not absolutely know as a fact, but is * opinion.

You are stating your adorable opinion as fact.

It is the duty of the Caliph or Imam, the leader in Islam, to consolidate public opinion, execute judgments, administer state machinery, encourage the faithful in the practice of their faith, such as prayers and the religious tax, and look after affairs of public interest with the guidance of a parliamentary democracy, the basis of government in Islam.

Your stating of Jesus having hallucinations about Satan as a fact rather than an opinion is a misguided delusion.

But world opinion is against her, and in the United States itself there is strong opposition (though American opinion on Vietnam is not as violent as French opinion on Algeria was in 1960).

[T] he exposure of persistent human rights violations by the contras has led the Administration not to pressure contra leaders to enforce international codes of conduct,» the Americas Watch Report cited earlier states, «but to drown U.S. public opinion with praise for the «freedom fighters,» and to attempt to discredit all reports of their violations as inspired by communist or Sandinista propaganda.

In addition, as I have stated before, I do not teach and I can not understand why you believe offering an opinion on a subject is teaching.

Ironically for an opinion piece, she quotes Hoyle stating his opinion as if he being an astronomer will give scientific support to his opinions.

And as I stated previously, Russ, if you had clear evidence, you would be presenting here rather than week after week referring to more written opinion.

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You are stating your opinions, and some other minister's opinion, as truth.

I knew people in my life who would say things in a very blunt and straightforward manner as well as people who would state their opinions in a very kind and positive way.

One might be described as academic or, better, scholarly, in purpose: that is to say, offering up» to» date information and guidance on the state of knowledge and opinion among specialists in the field.

In the immediate aftermath of the «war to end all wars,» Wilsonian idealism was displaced by the «normalcy» of Warren G. Harding and the rise of a strong isolationist current in American politics» a tide of public opinion so formidable that even as strong and crafty a president as Franklin Delano Roosevelt was compelled to tack carefully across it, even as he prepared the United States for its inevitable entry into World War II.

Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, writing the lead opinion in a 5 - 4 decision in which several justices wrote separate concurrences and dissents, compared the Mojave Cross to a hypothetical highway memorial marking the death of a state trooper to make the point that such displays «need not be taken as a statement of governmental support for sectarian beliefs.»

State the editors, «Those who know and practice... truth must ever stand as guardians of what is essentially the Christian tradition, and call before the bar of human justice and public opinion those who traduce these truths of natural and special revelation.

Doctrine and Covenants 134:7 7 We believe that rulers, states, and governments have a right, and are bound to enact laws for the protection of all citizens in the free exercise of their religious belief; but we do not believe that they have a right in justice to deprive citizens of this privilege, or proscribe them in their opinions, so long as a regard and reverence are shown to the laws and such religious opinions do not justify sedition nor conspiracy.

The United States would not feel that it had to suppress revolutions such as the one in Nicaragua, and it is my opinion that if the Sandinistas has been assisted and encouraged, instead of forced to devote most of their resources to defending themselves militarily, their government would have led to a Nicaraguan economy that did much more for the masses of the people than had ever been done before.

n 1797, the United States Senate ratified a treaty with Tripoli that stated in Article 11: As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquility, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countrieAs the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquility, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countrieas it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquility, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countrieas the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.

In its report, the State Department referenced USCIRF's opinion of Saudi Arabia: «Since 2004, Saudi Arabia has been designated as a «Country of Particular Concern»... for having engaged in or tolerated particularly severe violations of religious freedom.»

The truth is, we think that a great many people in this country are basically pro-life, but lack the courage of their convictions either because they can't articulate their thoughts on the subject as they would like, or because they don't think they have the right to state their opinions in public.

The Gospel of John flatly states that John was not the author, but he was probably telling the story to Paul in my honest opinion as John exhibits marked similarities to Hebrews and Romans which are clearly Pauline.

(CNN)- As Jews gathered together at sundown Wednesday to break the Yom Kippur fast, in some homes it wasn't just food that was being shared, but also opinion on the rising tension between the leaders of the United States and Israel over the threat posed by Iran's nuclear program.

Power in the national state rests on public opinion — or on «consensus» as one head of state prefers to call it.

I have suggested elsewhere that value - free technology, the military - industrial complex, and narrow nationalism might be modern examples of such principalities and powers.9 Hendrikus Berkhof suggests that human traditions, astrology, fixed religious rules, clans, public opinion, race, class, state, and Volk are among the powers.10 Walter Wink sees the powers as the inner aspects of institutions, their «spirituality,» the inner spirit or driving force that animates, legitimates, and regulates their outward manifestations.11 They are «the invisible forces that determine human existence «12 When such things dehumanize human life, thwart and distort the human spirit, block God's gift of shalom, the followers of Jesus are rallied for a new kind of holy war.