The Machine Did It–Human Not Responsible
The Gun Did It After fatally shooting someone on his movie set, Alec Baldwin now claims, “I didn’t pull the trigger. . . .” Absent detailed information about the incident, still there is evidence of…
Articles with January 6th
The Benefits of Substitutionary Phrases
Dysphemism: The substitution of a disagreeable, offensive, or disparaging word or expression for an agreeable or inoffensive one. Euphemism: The substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive word or expression for one that is harsh, indelicate,…
Seven Days in May 2020: The Puzzle of Thoroughly Modern Milley and The Call
The Playbill I began to title this section “The Actors,” but “actors” seemed presuppositional since we, the hoi poloi, do not have much data. “Playbill” seemed more appropriate as it allows the inclusion of minor…