Political dysphemisms

[Baker, John]

        "Star wars," for President Reagan's Strategic Defense
Initiative, comes to mind.  This one was particularly successful,
receiving widespread use in mainstream media.


John Baker


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From: American Dialect Society [mailto:ADS-L at LISTSERV.UGA.EDU] On Behalf
Of Mark Peters
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:25 AM
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Subject: Political dysphemisms

I'm writing about politically motivated dysphemisms this week: terms
like death panel, death tax, and terrorist fist jab. I'm sure I'm
missing a lot. Any suggestions?

Mark

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