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Catch-22 - Word of the Day - Sat Feb 8, 2020

Myr

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Catch-22 - (noun) -A problematic situation for which the only solution is denied by a circumstance inherent in the problem or by a rule.

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A beaver has a habit of sticking a landowner in a catch-22 between the EPA rules on wetlands and wildlife.

For more information - https://www.dictionary.com/browse/catch-22?s=t

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drpaladin

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I can't think of this without thinking of Joseph Heller.

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Aditus

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The perfect word to start a story.

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Daddydavek

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Unfortunately in life there are more catch-22 situations than you would think....

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Carlos Hazday

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Can EPA rules on wetlands be discussed outside the Pit?

Asking for a friend, of course. :P

 

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Myr

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4 minutes ago, Carlos Hazday said:

Can EPA rules on wetlands be discussed outside the Pit?

Mention their existence? Yup.  Debate whether or not they should exist? Nope.

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