BTW, you may know how I play the "But" game. I look at what people state right before they say "But". That part contains significance and truth and it's where to focus, the part that follows "but" serves to negate the first part, and rationalize the speaker.
So I notice that stuff. It's always very telling. For example:
"I hate playing the Guessing Game, but I have done so well at in the past!... But I will continue playing right now!"
and
"I know this ain't too positive but prepare for the worse, and expect the best!"
It's funny, I've come to believe that WASs and LBSs share many things in common, and now I'm adding another to my list. WASs have their heads up their butts, and LBSs have a use for "buts" too! Bwahaha!
