A Fresh Potpourri of National Defense and Economic Spin
Posted April 20th, 2018 by James BaarCategories: Uncategorized
war weary = (cop-out talk) justifying execution of a head-in-sand maneuver in the face of imminent danger.
international community = (UNtalk) a random group of unnamed toothless nations whose support is often invoked in times of trouble
consequences = (bravebabble) mystery marshmallow big stick.
off ramp = (diplomatspeak) = continuing pacifist pabulum offering to tiger who is eating your lunch.
Strategic patience = (bunkumspeak) = a diplomatic placebo meaning “not to worry, we will do nothing”; appeasement
More work to do = (polspeak) = a walk away reinsurance soundbite meaning that although so far we have accomplished nothing we are hard at work in your behalf.
In the game = (majorleaguespeak) = locker room boast that although we may look like first class losers our fighting spirit is high. Also used as a taunting challenge — “Get in the game!” countering defeatist talk.