bad guys

[Jonathan Lighter]

"Bad guys" was in frequent use during the unpleasantness in SE Asia.
See HDAS.

 In a world where "enemy" is a designation that may be fading from
popular use, "bad guys" usefully distinguishes such persons from
friendlier Vietnamese, Iraqis, etc.

  JL


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