Double Talk In Elections A Lively Primer On Political Deceit
New York essay lampoons campaign doublespeak with translated lines showing how politicians say one thing and mean another. It lists phrases from gifted opponent to malice toward none, exposing evasive tactics and the theater of politics in an election year.
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St Dent
Union Wages Rise 5 Percent After Guideline Voided
Washington report shows 5 percent wage rise in 1967 after removal of wage-price guidelines. Factored by railroads settlement at 5.5 percent and a 6 percent automotive rise, with trucking and other sectors boosting the 4.5 million workers affected. Government review board hinted to curb excess wage and price increases.
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Political remark about mudslinging in campaign debate
The speaker characterizes the opponent as using dirtier mud to attack in the campaign, indicating a warning against inflammatory tactics and a focus on fair discourse.
May the best man win line reopens old doubt
A terse line from a narrator ponders victory and fate asking where a winner leaves the speaker, hinting at rivalry and personal consequence. The phrase contrasts ambition with self-doubt, suggesting an inner conflict over outcomes and relationships.
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