just deserts--again

[Victor]

Last night, Josh Marshall commented on the Norm Coleman situation in a
post he titled "Just Desserts".

<http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/248807.php>

This generated some responses from readers:

<http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/12/the_worst_ballot_challenge_of.php#comment-3319423>
[and follow-up responses:]

1.   P.S. Only one "s" in Just Deserts.

2.   Depends -
if he means a sweet something as a final course in a meal then it's
"dessert"
If it's a hot, dry, sandy landscape or to leave without intention of
returning then it's "desert"

3.   Hate to be pedantic but actually it doesn't:
<http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-just-deserts-mean.htm>

4.   ...but what if you're skipping dinner and having "just
dessert"...or was it diner?

5.   Just deserts over there in Iraq. Just desserts on the menu there in
Minnesota.


    VS-)

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