19 May 2022

Think Words Aren’t Magic? Think Again.

“Word choices by politicians and activists matter,” writes Matt Yglesias. “[S]wing voters tend to self-identify as moderate, and as a result, people who want to win should try to portray their ideas as moderate, common-sense reforms rather than sweeping vehicles for change. At the same time, words are not magic.” I disagree, but context matters. … Continue reading Think Words Aren’t Magic? Think Again. → - by Thomas L. Knapp
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