https://barelyablog.com/lexicon-of-lies/ by ilana mercer Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:29:09 +0000 hourly 1 https://barelyablog.com/lexicon-of-lies/comment-page-1/#comment-3180 Sun, 25 May 2008 05:31:20 +0000 http://barelyablog.com/?p=641#comment-3180 Great piece examining some of the phrases we so easily permit to flow unchallenged from the lips of our “leaders.” I just heard McCain on the radio this week talking about “reaching across the aisle” because the “American people want us to get things done.” I also enjoyed your pointing out that President Bush’s rationale for his effort to turn the security of our ports over to Dubai was showing “leadership.” Hmm. If I only had known THAT’S what it was! Then, with regard to the “comprehensive immigration reform” mantra, I recently received a standard boilerplate letter from my feckless Congressman, Charles Gonzales in response to a fax I had sent him, and … there it was: “comprehensive immigration reform!” Wow! When I read that, I REALLY knew my representative was looking out for me!

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