the role of language in politics today
2007-01-21 10:59:19 · 3 answers · asked by curious george 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Language is preeminent in the current administration. It is used to vale dubious and treacherous acts:
Coalition of the willing = No one is with us. US is 97% of the effort
death tax = estate tax (tax supported by the robber barons to avoid Feudalistic society)
troop surge = return troop levels to 2005 levels (almost)
flip flopper = someone that responds to Bush's rapidly changing rhetoric and excuses
It goes on and on
2007-01-21 11:09:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Language in politics is used to confuse issues. Nothing is written in plain English that is understood by everyone. Ever notice when a politician is caught doing something underhanded like a land sale making huge profits they always say they thought it was legal because the language of the law was unclear? The other role of language is being politically correct. Notice how the republicans will not support anything with the word escalate being used to criticize what the President is currently doing with his surge.
2007-01-21 11:16:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
language (speech) in its widest context is paramount in the american political arena.
Americans tolerate a killer easier than they tolerate a screamer. Look at the case of Governor Dean, he is viewed on TV screamming they said and he suddenly is dropped as a serious candidate. P. Bush lies and is responsible for the deaths of thousands, but he is not blamed for that. (he is blamed for doing it and loosing).
2007-01-21 11:11:46 · answer #3 · answered by johnfarber2000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋