Self Appointed

For this self-appointed Norwegian executioner, it was the fear of immigrants, fear of Islam, fear of multi-culturalism -- a fear that morphed easily, it seems, into its dark side, hatred. ❋ Peter Clothier (2011)

The real repeal the Virginia Tea Parties must focus on at this time is that of the rule by the self-appointed, self-serving, and self-promoting Jamie Radtke. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Not helping matters is their newly self-appointed spokesman: ❋ Unknown (2010)

But my contempt goes double for the self-appointed media paragons who saw little amiss with Mr. Assange and those who made common cause with him, and who now hypocritically talk about decency and standards. ❋ Bret Stephens (2011)

Simply accepting what a self-appointed vanguard tells us is worthwhile kills creativity and imagination. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The self-appointed guardian of Palestinian truth has maximized its opportunity to pledge allegiance to the hard-line, national fantasies which have crippled the Palestinian cause for decades. ❋ Ron Prosor (2011)

The second requires only one self-appointed judge-emperor. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Advocates of Intelligent Design have become accustomed to critics who tout themselves as defenders of science; self-appointed protectors of children from the dangerous idea that the universe, and life on earth yield clues indicating design and intent. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Coyne like Dawkins are self-appointed ambassadors for the science but their discipline by their own admission is suspect as a science. ❋ Unknown (2010)

These self-appointed defenders of science think they are the only ones who can possibly understand science correctly. ❋ Unknown (2010)

One reason: criticized through his career for being too light, too Broadway, he felt compelled to assert his seriousness in his self-appointed big works, which makes some of them turgid. ❋ Anne Midgette (2010)

The self-appointed guardian of Palestinian truth has maximized its opportunity to pledge allegiance to the hardline, national fantasies which have crippled the Palestinian cause for decades. ❋ Ron Prosor (2011)

But literature isn't a "dialogue" monitored by self-appointed arbiters who decide what part of the conversation deserves a prize for its insight. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Person 1: Even though I said no, John gave me his old [Samsung Galaxy] [S7] [Edge]. Now, he keeps inviting himself over for dinner every week and makes me hang out with him everyday after work. Person 2: Sounds like he's suffering from Self-Appointed Saint Syndrome ❋ Realnigga9499 (2017)

Look at that [effin'] Self-Appointed Deputy Sheriff up there, running 44mph in the left lane while [granny's] leading the parade in her [K-car] on the right! ❋ Slow Boil (2009)