[LMB] LMB] my former ex, was Which aspect

[Tzivia Adler]

> From: "Raye Johnsen" <raye_j at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [LMB] QOTD #2: Which aspect explored further? (Wed. Feb. 
> 20th)
>>
>> 'ex-' does mean 'former'; the nicety is not in the
>> meaning but in the connotation.  In modern usage,
>> 'ex-' implies not so much 'ended' as 'ended, *with
>> prejudice*'.  Take, for example 'my former boss'
>> versus 'my ex-boss' - the first I have a good
>> relationship with, the second I'd like to go after
>> with a punitive lawsuit, and referring to them that
>> way lets people know how I feel about each without my
>> saying a single nasty or irrelevant word.

yes, that's about what i meant.  its the difference between 'i quit' and 
'you're fired' or between leaving and being thrown out.

as to presidents - am not completely sure but i was given to understand that 
if the president of a country is tossed on his ear, (s)he is no longer 
entitled to the country's protective services adn other perks of being a 
former, as in retired, president.
*if someone can expand on this, please do