Some “framing” advice

Speechwriter/ghostwriter Jane Genova (Apr. 10), commenting on one of linguistics guru George Lakoff’s suggestions for semantic reformulation of public debate: “Dems, be prepared to be laughed at when you start calling trial lawyers ‘public-protection attorneys.’ Then you’ll not only be yesterday but ridiculous.” Other bloggers, rounded up on Technorati, don’t seem to care for the […]

Speechwriter/ghostwriter Jane Genova (Apr. 10), commenting on one of linguistics guru George Lakoff’s suggestions for semantic reformulation of public debate: “Dems, be prepared to be laughed at when you start calling trial lawyers ‘public-protection attorneys.’ Then you’ll not only be yesterday but ridiculous.” Other bloggers, rounded up on Technorati, don’t seem to care for the idea much either.

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