Getting away with it.
The article discusses the overuse of certain words or phrases in political discourse, such as "weaponization" and "conspiracy theory." It highlights how such overuse weakens the rhetorical impact of these terms. The article also criticizes media for selectively labeling certain accusations as "consp...
| Publicado en: | New Criterion Vol. 42; no. 7; pp. 60 - 64 |
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New Criterion
Mar2024
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| Sumario: | The article discusses the overuse of certain words or phrases in political discourse, such as "weaponization" and "conspiracy theory." It highlights how such overuse weakens the rhetorical impact of these terms. The article also criticizes media for selectively labeling certain accusations as "conspiracy theories" while participating in real conspiracies themselves. It points out how meaning of words like "lie" has changed in political contexts, leading to increased distrust in politicians. |
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