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  • What we called Baby Physics and Baby Math classes were always well-attended by aspiring lawyers, doctors and nurses, most all of whom went on to major in wishy-washy subjects like those of SCOTUS justices: English, Poly Sci, Government, International Affairs, and History.

    The Volokh Conspiracy » Do Law Schools Seek “Exciting” and “Diverse” Students? 2010

  • Connie says: cassandra: What we called Baby Physics and Baby Math classes were always well-attended by aspiring lawyers, doctors and nurses, most all of whom went on to major in wishy-washy subjects

    The Volokh Conspiracy » Do Law Schools Seek “Exciting” and “Diverse” Students? 2010

  • Cassandra: “Math classes were always well-attended by aspiring lawyers, doctors and nurses, most all of whom went on to major in wishy-washy subjects like those of SCOTUS justices: English, Poly Sci, Government, International Affairs, and History.”

    The Volokh Conspiracy » Do Law Schools Seek “Exciting” and “Diverse” Students? 2010

  • Even though he's taking what some are calling a wishy-washy position on waterboarding or torture, why do you believe he should be confirmed?

    CNN Transcript Nov 4, 2007 2007

  • I am a bleeding heart liberal, but I think conservative's favorite word wishy-washy applies to CSB perfectly, Michael might be pround of that virtue in his president.

    Jane Rickards at WaPo on anti-Chen protests Michael Turton 2006

  • A harsh judgment, but then Lew had never been what you would call wishy-washy in his opinions.

    Twilight Nancy Pickard 1995

  • Moderates are described as wishy washy, people who don't have the clarity of vision to take a quick and / or all-the-way stands or they're - using the ultimate insult term - "RINOS" (Republican In Name Only.)

    The Moderate Voice 2009

  • Moderates are described as wishy washy, people who don't have the clarity of vision to take a quick and / or all-the-way stands or they're - using the ultimate insult term - "RINOS" (Republican In Name Only.)

    The Moderate Voice 2009

  • Moderates are described as wishy washy, people who don't have the clarity of vision to take a quick and / or all-the-way stands or they're - using the ultimate insult term - "RINOS" (Republican In Name Only.)

    The Moderate Voice 2009

  • Moderates are described as wishy washy, people who don't have the clarity of vision to take a quick and / or all-the-way stands or they're - using the ultimate insult term - "RINOS" (Republican In Name Only.)

    The Moderate Voice 2009

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