Rhetoric lawnmower?

I think you mean theoretical.

Urg. Not cool.

If you need to, feel free to tell the problem Lawnmower one that a random dude on the internet really doesn't appreciate what they are doing and would like to compromise by having Lawnmower step on a Lego piece or seven or ninety-two barefoot.

Of which at least ten need to be Onua Mata Claws. 

(hope it all goes well! Keep us posted!)

This is why I absolutely hate group projects. Had this one in my first year of uni, and one of the people in my group just disappeared after the first meeting, with it being completely impossible to get in touch with him, and I was the only one in the group who cared enough to actually do the work he was supposed to. Then two days before it was due, he shows up and explains that he went off for a break to Turkey, without bothering to let anyone know or anything. I still don't understand what has to be going through one's head to do that.

I really hope your situation gets resolved, and you do get to switch to a group with competent people. It's so incredibly frustrating.

If the problem persists, I'm sure he can get, ah, "relocated."

Group projects are the worst, always.

If the problem persists, I'm sure he can get, ah, "relocated."

Got ignorant "friends"?

Call 1-131-GHIDORA.

A group project? Ow. I feel your pain.

I mean, I appreciate that it can help students improve their organizational and coorperational skills, but it also makes the group's grade dependent on its weakest link.

If by "rhetorical lawnmower" you mean a bunch of bluster and bravado, I suggest you silently stare your uncooperative colleague down, next time he does it. Easier said than done, granted, but that sort of self-pitying intimidation only works if it gets some sort of response.

You'll be in my prayers.

Have you tried yelling: "Dee-Dee!  Get out of my laboratory!"

Did you have this talk then? Any news?