Tuesday, January 25, 2005

More Words

Back here I mentioned that seeing words like "delicious", "handi", or "reality-based" fill me with dread. William Safire has another to add in one of his retirement columns:
9. Cherchez la source. Ingest no column (or pinionated reporting labeled "analysis") without asking: Cui bono? And whenever you see the word "respected" in front of a name, narrow your eyes. You have never read "According to the disrespected (whomever)."
Ah. "Respected." I knew I forgot one of the good buzz words.

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