Framing the Debate buzzwords and phrases

[chat_noir]

We need a DU Research Forum covering this subject.

"Terrorist Surveillance" = domestic spying

(new) "Deficit Reduction Act of 2005"* = cutting Medicare and Medicaid

* http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/images/20060208-8_d-0292-2-515h.html
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&q=%22Deficit%20Reduction%20Act%20of%202005%22*%20&btnG=Google+Search&sa=N&tab=wn

"tax relief" - the poor get poorer and the rich get richer

What are some more examples?

[drm604]

1. Have you looked at the Frame the Debate Group?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=252

[chat_noir]

2. thanks! I didn't know about this DU Group.

[drm604]

5. You're welcome.

I just wish it were a more active group.

[central scrutinizer]

3. I suggest George Lakoff's book

"Don't think of an elephant" - usually costs less than $10 and has a lot of good examples of framing the debate.

[drm604]

4. I second that.

His book was a revelation to me. It's a real eye-opener.