Politics and the English Language

Politics and the English Language

Niall O'Donnell 14 Comments

If the ban were announced with a one week (sic) notice, the “bad” would rush into our country during that week. A lot of bad “dudes” out there! – Donald Trump, 30/01/17

First of all, it’s not a travel ban – Sean Spicer, 31/01/17

Political language — and with variations this is true of all political parties, from Conservatives to Anarchists — is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind – George Orwell, 1946

When is a ban not a ban? Continue reading →

3 Days 3 Quotes | Day 3

Niall O'Donnell 5 Comments

First, let me say thank you one last time to Fatma at https://aminfatma.wordpress.com/ for nominating me; I encourage you all to visit her site before you continue reading.

One last time, here are the rules:

  1. Thank the person who nominated you .
  2. Post a quote for 3 consecutive days ( 1 quote for each day )
  3. Nominate three new bloggers each day.

To end the challenge, I knew I had to go with my favourite author, and some of the best, most practical advice about writing in any format: Continue reading →