I hate to say this, Fellas and I hope I'm wrong BUT I just don't see fleetfoot zimmy turning

[Ecumenist]

himself in peacefully and quickly. IF he's still in the country, if he has his druthers, He won't be much longer. I think he's too much of a narcissist to save the country some money and walk to the Pearly Gates. I just don't think he's going to do the right thing, period. He hasn't up to this point and there's no indication that anything's going to change.

[Whisp]

1. his location is known, i'm pretty darn sure of that.

there is no basis for the law to go after him as he wasn't charged with anything until today, but there are plenty of private investigators that Could do that.

[snooper2]

2. I think you put the comma in the wrong spot in the title of your OP

FYI

[Ecumenist]

5. Nope, I don't think so, I placed the comma where I wanted it to me to emphasise my first thought.

Thanks...

[snooper2]

7. No, I don't think the rules of grammar allow for that..

The comma should be after "Fellas", and I believe it's optional to have one after the word "wrong", but somebody can correct me on that

[Ecumenist]

11. Nope, you don't place a comma before a word like "and", "or" or "but".

I'm sorry but I wasn't aware that I was in grammar class..

[snooper2]

12. We are always learning aren't we?

My problem is I try to put punctuation where it sounds right instead of what "is" right sometimes LOL

but, we are always learning

[Ecumenist]

17. No problem. Onecan always learn and should learn.

[magical thyme]

15. no commas before "and" or "or," but always before "but"

unless there is a "but" exception that I can't think of.

Doncha just love the online grammar police?!?

[snooper2]

16. When to Use a Comma before "And"

Is this not correct?


Two specific situations call for the use of a comma before "and." The first is created when we have three or more items in a series. This mark of punctuation is called the serial comma. For a full explanation of why we use the serial comma, please read our previous tip on the subject. (See "Serial Comma" on p. 49 in our book of writing tips or find the link to the "Serial Comma" tip in our online tip archive.)

The second situation occurs when "and" is being used to coordinate two independent clauses. An independent clause—also known as a main clause—is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a sentence. In the following example, the independent clauses are in brackets:


[Miguel took piano lessons for sixteen years], and [today he is an accomplished performer].

More---

http://www.getitwriteonline.com/archive/020204WhenCommaBfAnd.htm

[magical thyme]

19. never say never

I shoulda known bettah!

I was thinking of all the times I've seen commas inserted incorrectly into places where they serve no purpose whatsoever except to wreck a sentence.

Yes, independent clauses require commas, as do long lists.

[DevonRex]

23. Yes, the so-called Oxford comma, with an exception being something like

bacon and eggs.

[RebelOne]

22. A comma is placed before the word "and" if it is a complete sentence.

I am very knowledgeable in grammar and punctuation because I was a copy editor for 35 outdoors magazines until 2010.

[nebenaube]

28. um.. that's the "Oxford" comma and it does matter.

Despite the fact that both ways have been taught in this country.

[Ecumenist]

29. Um REALLY?? The post was about something IMPORTANT NOT about the ins and outs

of grammar and punctuation. THE END. Good grief.

[magical thyme]

14. since you're going all grammar police, you're wrong about the 2nd comma

It is not optional. Within the context, there should be 2 commas surrounding what is called a "parenthetical statement." That is a phrase that can be removed, in its entirety, from the sentence without changing the meaning or grammatical correctness of the sentence.

In this case, the parenthetical statement is "and I hope I'm wrong," as in:

I hate to say this Fellas, but I just don't see fleetfoot zimmy turning"

That said, this is an awkward sentence for punctuation, since you could also separate out "Fellas" as follows:

'I hate to say this, Fellas, and I hope I'm wrong, BUT I just don't see fleetfoot zimmy turning."

The sentence could have Fellas removed and still be correct:

"I hate to say this, and I hope I'm wrong, but I just don't see fleetfoot zimmy turning."

Or both statements removed, as follows:

"I hate to say this, but I just don't see fleetfoot zimmy turning."


Aren't you glad you turned all grammar cop and all?

[sabrina 1]

18. Good grammar lesson!

'I hate to say this, Fellas, and I hope I'm wrong, BUT I just don't see fleetfoot zimmy turning."

The sentence could have Fellas removed and still be correct:

[snooper2]

24. I am glad we are all learning here and having a good time :)

I guess this is officially now a thread hijack?

[CJCRANE]

25. 'Fellas' is a name. The OP is talking about a friend who has the same opinion.

"Fellas and I hope I'm wrong".

[11 Bravo]

27. "Fellas" is a noun in direct address. The comma preceding it is correct. There should also ...

be a comma subsequent to "Fellas".

[magical thyme]

3. the thought occurred to me that maybe

he's been under surveillance the whole time he's been in hiding.

He was living at his father's place initially after the murder. Nothing that says he hasn't been watched the whole time.

We'll find out tonight. Maybe the "within 72 hours" was to give them time to arrest him and get him in custody before the announcement. Now that the announcement is set for 6pm, maybe they've already got him safely behind bars somewhere...

[Ecumenist]

9. I hope you're right Magical. I hope that the feds were watching him otherwise, brotherman in on his

way to Peru to eat Cuy, Lomo Saltido and Cevishe

[Sarah Ibarruri]

4. Is there going to be an ugly shoot-out? nt

[Ecumenist]

6. I don't think it'll come to that. If anyone shoots anything, it'll be GZ shooting himself in his

watermelon head.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

8. Probably. But you know the state attorney that let him go is responsible for all this mess nt

[Amerigo Vespucci]

10. They'll have to go get him. He won't turn himself in.

My guess is that he's shitting himself right now and crying his eyes out on the phone to daddy. Or he's sedated. One or the other, no third choice. He's a coward. And he basically screwed the pooch already with his little disappearing act. As long as he was allowing his attorneys to spin their daily bullshit, he was a guy waiting for the Special Prosecutor to make up her mind. Today, he's a flight risk. I'm sure that when Ms. Corey announced the 72 hour "countdown clock" on her decision, he burrowed in DEEP, whether it's in Peru or in the last state in the country you'd expect to find him. I'm sure Pappy Zim has connections all over the place. It only took a phone call and a plane ticket.

[FSogol]

13. Really? Peru would put the clown on the first plane back.

He has no where to go.

[zappaman]

20. Wow

You must know him personally to know so much about him!

[sabrina 1]

21. That would be the most stupid thing for him to do, and guarantee he would

get no bail. But since he doesn't have lawyers and hasn't shown himself to be the brightest when it comes to making decisions, it's possible. But sooner or later he would be found, if charged, and would be in jail with no bail not to mention how fleeing would affect his trial.

[zappaman]

26. Your hopes of being wrong came true!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002548906

[Ecumenist]

30. So, I've heard and thank God I was wrong. Now, let's see what happens.