[Peace-discuss] Contested locutions

Szoke, Ron r-szoke at illinois.edu
Sat Nov 21 06:31:01 UTC 2020


Pop quiz: 
Define these terms of art as used  in recent political debates

fantastic 
where s/he is coming from
tell my/your/their story
shelter in place
lawyer up
rule of law
law & order
landslide
patriot
freedom 
liberty
liberal 
conservative
communist
fascist 
leftist  
bizarre
witch hunt
affidavit
demagog[ue]  
charlatan
honesty
truth
reality
integrity
dignity 
streamline
clarify
backfire 
be careful what you wish for
no stone unturned/unthrown
allege
=> Keep in mind that I routinely 
   deny the allegation & defy the alligator. ~ RSz.  
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