Cliches
Let’s be clear about this. Let’s be absolutely, crystal clear. The reality is that politicians use clichés. Don’t let the other side try every trick in the book to cloud the issue.
And can I say this: as with many decent, hard-working Australians, I find it understandable when politicians fall into using the same-old, same-old patterns of words, time and time again. Only politicians use short sentences. And they pause for effect. And they use rhetorical devices.
With all due respect, some politicians will categorically deny these allegations. Some will say this is a fishing expedition. Some will question the timing of these accusations. And of course, some will decline to comment, saying that it’s a private matter.
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Queensland really dodged a bullet.
After the devastating floods of that fatal tsunami inundated the state, the waters had barely receded when it was out of the frying pan and into the fire.
Turns out Yasi’s bark was worse than its bite.
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Anna says:
I think it was a bit over-ambitious to expect that the average Punch reader would actually ‘get’ this article!! Read more »
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Anna says:
Paul, I think you and many others have completely missed the point of this ‘rant’! It’s about the overuse of tired cliches during the recent disasters. Sad reflection on our education system these days, when people need everything spelled out for them!! Read more »
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