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A weasel word is an informational term, for equivocating words and phrases aimed at creating an impression that something specific and meaningful has been said...when in fact, it is a claim to promote an agenda. For instance the NEW Media uses these terms all the time and people believe without asking questions.
Studies show
or
Experts say...
Bull, ask them
1. What studies
2. How long were they performed
3. Where were these so called studies performed.
Wake up people, real studies takes years to perform!
And Experts say, are you kidding me, it is in fact only a matter of opinion!
A weasel word is an informational term, for equivocating words and phrases aimed at creating an impression that something specific and meaningful has been said...when in fact, it is a claim to promote an agenda. For instance the NEW Media uses these terms all the time and people believe without asking questions.
Studies show
or
Experts say...
Bull, ask them
1. What studies
2. How long were they performed
3. Where were these so called studies performed.
Wake up people, real studies takes years to perform!
And Experts say, are you kidding me, it is in fact only a matter of opinion!
It's called reading the stitches on the fastball. Watch these throw-away lines that people use, especially politicians and bureaucrats. These people use these imaginary straw man studies, or experts, who always agree with their assertions, putting the listener into the position as the outsider living on the fringe.
More recently this tactic that "everyone agrees" was used in the reverse:
In a conference call with reporters, White House chief economist Jason Furman pushed back hard against the CBO’s conclusions, saying its “estimates do not reflect the overall consensus view of economists, who have said the minimum wage would have little or no impact on employment.”
A weasel word is an informational term, for equivocating words and phrases aimed at creating an impression that something specific and meaningful has been said...when in fact, it is a claim to promote an agenda. For instance the NEW Media uses these terms all the time and people believe without asking questions.
Studies show
or
Experts say...
Bull, ask them
1. What studies
2. How long were they performed
3. Where were these so called studies performed.
Wake up people, real studies takes years to perform!
And Experts say, are you kidding me, it is in fact only a matter of opinion!
Homophobic is such a word.. This word describes someone who fears homosexuality and is used broadly. In fact it is a buzz word or weasel word to paint someone unfairly . If someone is against the agenda of gay marriage they are labels as homophobic .. this is to describe the person for their belief that homosexual behavior is wrong. This word is used to make it sound as if there is something wrong with being against homosexual perversion.
Homophobic is such a word.. This word describes someone who fears homosexuality and is used broadly. In fact it is a buzz word or weasel word to paint someone unfairly . If someone is against the agenda of gay marriage they are labels as homophobic .. this is to describe the person for their belief that homosexual behavior is wrong. This word is used to make it sound as if there is something wrong with being against homosexual perversion.
If, by weasel words, you mean words used to end debate thru intimidation, then yes, homophobic, racist, mean-spirited, hater, et al, are weasel words.
They essentially tell the listener that if you dare disagree with my point, assertion or contention, then your opinions are antithetical to society, and you and yours are living on the fringe. So shut up, don't disagree with me, or you'll call attention to yourself as being 'one of them.'
Another all too common twist on these weasel words, is to set up some imaginary critics who either have an opposite view, or more often they are characterized as having an outlandish view.
This sets the speaker up as the cool head in the room, the moderate, sensible person, and the only one standing between you and the barbarians at the gate. You cannot but find yourself in agreement with the person speaking, because the alternative view is just too radical.
Sort of like me telling you to give me $20, while "some people have told me to kill you." Aren't I the reasonable one in the room? so hand over that $20.
It's called reading the stitches on the fastball. Watch these throw-away lines that people use, especially politicians and bureaucrats. These people use these imaginary straw man studies, or experts, who always agree with their assertions, putting the listener into the position as the outsider living on the fringe.
More recently this tactic that "everyone agrees" was used in the reverse:
In a conference call with reporters, White House chief economist Jason Furman pushed back hard against the CBO’s conclusions, saying its “estimates do not reflect the overall consensus view of economists, who have said the minimum wage would have little or no impact on employment.”
yes, and I wish so much people would really and I mean really open they're ears and listen to how idiotic these catch phrases are....
I watched a show about body language a few weeks ago, they studied presidents...and it was really interesting, how they could tell presidents were lying.
If, by weasel words, you mean words used to end debate thru intimidation, then yes, homophobic, racist, mean-spirited, hater, et al, are weasel words.
They essentially tell the listener that if you dare disagree with my point, assertion or contention, then your opinions are antithetical to society, and you and yours are living on the fringe. So shut up, don't disagree with me, or you'll call attention to yourself as being 'one of them.'
boy if that isn't the truth!
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