On language: the politics of

Article Abstract:

An analysis is presented of the phrases associated with President Clinton, such as "it's the economy stupid" and "the politics of personal destruction." Also discussed is the usage of the two phrases "big enchilada" and "whole enchilada."

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
Clinton, Bill, Behavior, Ex-presidents

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Say what? Anachronism - you know what I'm sayin'?

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The phrase 'You know what I'm saying?' is erroneously used in a movie, set in the 1930s. It therefore becomes an anachronism, or an 'error in chronology.'

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
Column, Surveys, Literary errors and blunders, Phraseology, Literary errors

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Compassion

Article Abstract:

A column analyzing word choice and usage is presented. The word and phrase "benevolent compassion" is discussed with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
Analysis, Sympathy

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Subjects list: United States, Usage, Language and languages
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