Thursday, June 14, 2012

Understanding Journalist-Speak

No amount of "health care," is a substitute for "health."  In fact, it is inversely related.

No amount of "education," is a substitute for "know-how."   In fact, it is inversely related.

No amount of "redistribution," is a substitute for "equality."   In fact, it is inversely related.

No amount of "unions," is a substitute for "prosperity."   In fact, it is inversely related.

No amount of the "99%," is a substitute for the 1"%."   In fact, it is inversely related.

No amount of "editing for length and clarity," is a substitute for understanding anything well in the first place.   In fact, it is inversely related.


By the way, no amount of "dreams," is a substitute for "reality." In fact, it is inversely related.

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