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Perotmania vs. Perotphobia

Article Abstract:

Supporter of H. Ross Perot call themselves Perotisans, Perotesters and Perotians. His opponents suggest the names Perotsites, Perotcrats and Perobots. Discussions of padded prose and the term 'hard-liner' are included.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
English language, Public opinion, Perot, H. Ross

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Stiffed again

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A discussion of Pres Clinton's use of the term 'rigidify' during a news conference is presented. The state slogan of Maryland and the term 'kakistocracy' are also analyzed.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
Political science

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Engagement party

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The use of the term 'engagement' in the field of foreign policy, the correct spelling of 'gauge' and the use of 'crisis' as an attributive noun are discussed.

Author: Safire, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992

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