Openings that should never be concluded


 * I probably shouldn't say this, but -- 


 * I'm not racist/sexist, but -- 


 * No offense intended, but -- 


 * I don't mean to be difficult, but --


 * I haven't read the article, but -- 


 * I haven't read the rest of the thread, but -- 


 * I know I'm repeating an earlier argument, but -- 


 * I know this is just going to get disemvowelled, but -- 


 * I know this isn't going to see the light of day for long, but -- 


 * I don't want to sound like a bitch, but --


 * I probably shouldn't tell you this, but -- 


 * I know this is just going to upset you, but -- 


 * I hate to be the one to break it to you, but -- 


 * It's just my opinion, but -- 


 * To be brutally honest --

But --


 * ...I just felt like I had to say it.