It creates a sense of unpredictability, and we hate that because it makes us have to think about what you are going to do or say next, and we get uncomfortable.

FORBES: Three Methods of Persuasion You Can Copy From Obama and Romney (and one from Joe Biden that you should not copy)

Mr. DIETZ: You know, I hate to say it, we were on the right street at the right time.

NPR: New Orleans Businesses Ready for Tourists' Return

Sorry Microsoft, hate to be back seat CEOs here, but we really think it might behoove you to actually do the right thing from the start one of these days.

ENGADGET: Microsoft extends Xbox 360 warranty to one year, covering most "bricked" consoles

Make sure you read all the points below before entering, 'cause we'd hate to disqualify anyone from winning this one-of-a-kind CES 2008 souvenir.

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"Today we have too many people saying not only 'I disagree with you, ' but 'I hate your message and you shouldn't be allowed to say it, '" notes Mr. Smith, who now runs the Center for Competitive Politics.

WSJ: McGurn: The Chick-fil-A War Is Back On

In May we offered users a choice of 13 key rural routes and asked: 'Which road do you hate driving most?

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