Posts tagged ‘euphemisms’

Define the Terms, Win the Argument

“Husband” and “wife” are out and “partner” is in. Also out: “man” and “woman.” “Gender” is the word of choice today. Want to say “contraception?” Try “reproductive health.” With these and similar word games, combined with an extreme interpretation of “anti-discrimination,” international institutions are imposing ideologies across the globe . . . – Zenit

When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean – neither more nor less. — Humpty Dumpty

This Week’s List

Lying Words & What They Mean

  1. Climate change: Unless you do what I say, the temperature will go up or down
  2. Pro-choice: I have the right to kill anyone who annoys me
  3. Social justice: I should be praying, but agitating is more fun
  4. Peace: Surrender
  5. Bailout: Boondoggle
  6. Balance: Imbalance
  7. Diversity: It’s all good
  8. It’s all good: I have absolutely no standards
  9. You’re trying to impose your values on me: I’m trying to impose my values on you
  10. For the children: It’s all about me

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