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unhappycamper Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-24-05 08:30 AM
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Terminology 101
anti-war

I'm pro-peace. My opponents are anti-peace or pro-war.

fundamentalist minister

They are radical clerics; the same as those who issue fatwas inciting hatred, evil, and violence.

Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005

Correct name: MBNA Slavery Act of 2005.

Clean Air Act

Correct name: The Polluter Free Pass Act.

The Energy Policy Act of 2005

Correct name: Oil Welfare Act of 2005.


I'm getting a headache thinking about this. Add your own.
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unhappycamper Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-24-05 08:40 AM
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1. I forgot
Communications Assistance to Law Enforcement Act (CALEA)

Correct name: The Big Brother Act of 2005.
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formerrepuke Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-24-05 08:51 AM
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2. "No Child Left Behind" or, more appropriately "Kill off Public Education"
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BlueJac Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-24-05 08:54 AM
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3. Energy Bill
"Who wants to be a Billionaire"
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wli Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-24-05 01:02 PM
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4. "reactionary" vs. "radical" also, plus MSM/etc. demonization of "radical"
"Reactionary" means far right.

"Radical" means far left.

Note that "reactionary" is completely out of public discourse, and probably will get puzzled looks if spoken.

Note that "radical" has been so demonized it's been effectively equated with terrorism.

This corruption of language is intentional.
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