On language: the politics of
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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."
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
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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.'
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2000
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Compassion
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A column analyzing word choice and usage is presented. The word and phrase "benevolent compassion" is discussed with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
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