Words choices drive define our worldview. No one understands this better than professional propagandists. I'd like to keep a list here of some particularly damaging words and phrases provided by the neo-facists and a counter choice that more accurately captures the concept.
If we were to substitute the more accurate phrase, we would have a more productive conversation. More strongly, we can challenge the use of these words in order to move the conversation towards reality.
War in Iraq = Iraq Occupation
Surge = Escalation
Tax Cut = Tax borrowing
SSI will be bankrupt in 2040 = SSI reduction benefits by 15 % in 2-4
Tax breaks = Corporate Welfare
The rich pay all the taxes = the rich have all the money
Dems want Big Government = Dems want Efficient government
Republican = Authoritarian
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Word choice
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