What are Words Worth? Post 9/11 Political Lexicon.

Not Afraid · 11-02-2006, 06:42 PM

NPR has been doing a series on the post 9/11 political lexicon. I've caught a few of them and will end up listening to the enture series. I highly recommend giving this a listen. It's compelling stuff.

The entire series can be found here.

Boss Radio · 11-03-2006, 12:31 AM

They forgot the short-lived terms "Homicide bomber" and "Freedom Fries."
Some catch phrases just don't stick. It's like they're here one minute, and then - poof! Gone forever.

Like Charlton Heston's car keys.

Alex · 11-03-2006, 01:09 AM

I happened to catch the "War on Terrorism" one and was underwhelmed. Not so much because it wasn't thorough and accurate but because it didn't offer anything beyond what people were saying about the phrase four years ago.

But it is a good idea for a series and I'll try to remember to check out the others.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-03-2006, 09:04 AM

I liked the on on "Islamo Fascism"

11-02-2006, 06:42 PM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	What are Words Worth? Post 9/11 Political Lexicon. NPR has been doing a series on the post 9/11 political lexicon. I've caught a few of them and will end up listening to the enture series. I highly recommend giving this a listen. It's compelling stuff. The entire series can be found here.
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Boss Radio The Littlest Hobo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hobo Junction Posts: 393	They forgot the short-lived terms "Homicide bomber" and "Freedom Fries." Some catch phrases just don't stick. It's like they're here one minute, and then - poof! Gone forever. Like Charlton Heston's car keys.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I happened to catch the "War on Terrorism" one and was underwhelmed. Not so much because it wasn't thorough and accurate but because it didn't offer anything beyond what people were saying about the phrase four years ago. But it is a good idea for a series and I'll try to remember to check out the others.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I liked the on on "Islamo Fascism" __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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