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Telephonically? Can’t We Just Use the @!&* Telephone?

Posted on April 1, 2009 by languageandgrammar

After having heard this from a certain former Alaska governor, I looked it up and did find the adverb telephonically in the dictionary. I asked myself why in the world someone would use the ridiculous “word” telephonically when she could … Continue reading →

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True Patriotism

Posted on October 27, 2008 by languageandgrammar

The terms patriotic and unpatriotic have been tossed around in recent years more than a drunken rookie bull rider, with its most common usage being a repeated assertion by the McCain campaign (on many fronts–by himself, Governor Palin, campaign workers, … Continue reading →

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McCain Condescension

Posted on October 16, 2008 by languageandgrammar

Senator John McCain accurately made the point in the final presidential debate last night that you need to look closely at the words people use. He did it in reference to a point about Senator Barack Obama, but I’ll do … Continue reading →

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