San Francisco Supervisor Chris Daly vows to spice up this year's board meetings. Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Daly made his New Year's resolution official by announcing it to the rules committee last week and then reiterating it on his Facebook page, writing "For 2010, I vow to use the word 'f---' in each of my remaining Board of Supervisors meetings."
That oughta liven up those mind-numbingly stale
According to the Chronicle, San Francisco Board President David Chiu contacted Daly immediately when he heard about his profane resolution. In order to drive home his displeasure with Daly's linguistic commitment, Chiu bought a bar of soap and delivered it personally to Daly's office.
As president, Chiu could potentially put the kibosh on Daly's New Year's resolution -- the president has the power to remove anyone exhibiting "insolent behavior" from the chamber. So far, though, Chiu hasn't issued any formal challenge to Daly's right to swear. Other than the bar of soap.
One thing's for sure, this isn't the first time that Daly has made a splash with his colorful language. In December, he reportedly let loose with an "f-ing a-hole," during a meeting with the police chief.
As a father of two, Daly apparently is trying his best to keep the F-bombs in the bomb bay at home. At board meetings, however, he finds the word completely appropriate. According to the Chronicle, Daly claims that there's virtually no chance of his profanity being overheard by children watching the meetings -- because the meetings are far too boring to hold anyone's attention.
While I might not go so far as to call Daly "brave" for resolving to intentionally drop F-bombs at City Hall, I think he may be onto something here. Traditionally, people make New Year's resolutions that pretty much set themselves up for failure. For example, how many people resolve to lose weight or get in shape, only to phase out their resolutions by early spring?
What if people resolved to do something that they already expected to do, but hoped they'd fail at, like an anti-resolution -- e.g. "in 2010, I will eat myself into major discomfort no less than five times." Then, if you fell short of your resolution (like usual), you'd feel like you'd accomplished something.
What do you think: Is 2010 the Year of the F-bomb? Or should Chris Daly have his mouth washed out with that bar of soap?

dsherline,1-13-2010, 10:50AM
Are we talking the f*g F-bomb or the fu*k F-bomb? Both are referred to as the F-bomb and this is San Francisco, after all.
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Budman,1-13-2010, 10:52AM
He must either be from New York or New Jersey. In those states, children are taught the F word beginning in the first grade. Daly is a direct reflection of the people of San Francisco, repugnant and disgusting.
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Steve,1-13-2010, 11:23AM
Not that I'm a stranger to the use of this word by any means...but why make a point of using it, just because you can? Typical big city crap...
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realist,1-13-2010, 11:49AM
When he uses the f-bomb it will be the smartest thing he he knows to say. If I were him I'd keep my mouth shut and not show how stupid he really is!
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Patriot,1-13-2010, 11:48AM
He should lift a cheek and blow a fart after each meeting! That would get everyones attention and in San Francisco probably a "Date" AS WELL !
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Mary Ann,1-13-2010, 11:56AM
F-ing awesome! If you don't have a sense of humor, your life must be a very sad one!
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Dave,1-13-2010, 12:09PM
I suppose it doesn't reflect very well on our society as a whole that the two most universally recognized words on earth are 'no' and the 'f' word. An alien culture could tell a lot about us based on the simple fact that negativity crosses all borders more readily than love. Still, this guy may be on the right track. Lenny Bruce was once fiercely condemned for using racial slurs in his comedy act, but his point was that facing something that is basically nothing more than a word -- a simple arrangement of benign letters -- we rob it of its power to hurt. Remember, there are no bad words, only bad thoughts (and there seems to be no shortage of bad thoughts here).
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Paul,1-13-2010, 12:12PM
This is the norm for the City now.. Its the most extream leftist, socialistic city out there, and its about being in your face leadership. That is why everyone is leaving. And his mouth is as dirty as the city is now, the place is filthy, and so are its leaders!
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Sprinkle Cookie,1-13-2010, 12:13PM
My momma always said that people who swear do it because they are so ignorant that they don't know a clean word to express themselves.
She was effing smart. :)
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Ray,1-13-2010, 12:30PM
I'll bet he would love to f everybodys but out there in San Francisco
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daveb,1-13-2010, 12:45PM
I think it's cool.....often people, especially bored government workers, won't listen unless you stun them with this word. he's just trying to wake them up
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John,1-13-2010, 12:43PM
I don't think this character put alot of thought into this. If he is looking to advance his position, he should realize this stunt probably put the brakes on any type of promotion.
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Paul,1-13-2010, 12:53PM
His parents must be so proud.
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dave,1-13-2010, 1:06PM
Another San Francsico MORON !!!!!!
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kisses,1-13-2010, 1:18PM
hahaha...i think its funny
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adak70n,1-13-2010, 1:43PM
Just goes to show you, Liberals in S.F. have nothing meaningful to say, so I guess
they might as well enjoy what this "D-bag" has resolved to say.
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Mini,1-13-2010, 4:48PM
Actually, the letters of F.U.C.K. were used as an acronym that meant Fornicate Under Consent of the King from the 'Brave heart era. However, now the 'F' word does appear in Webster's Dictionary as a vulgar word.
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