Friday, March 15, 2019

LANGUAGE LOST

Language has lost most meaning. In a Reagan bio the author writes that someone suggested to Reagan he run for mayor of Hollywood. The author then pens, "That left a cheesy tinsel aftertaste." Supposedly in Reagan's mouth?  I dare you to dissect the meaning  if these his words. 

Then an ad for NationwideChildrens.org/Partners (?) reads that "The need is clear.  Children are facing unprecendented health disparities.  Behavioral health issues are on the rise.  Pediatric research is significantly underfunded.  Our work is more needed than ever.  Our work ... celebrates ... Partners who are helping us take on some the the biggest challenges in pediatics with aspirational results." I  dare you to find any truth in these words.  Our English language, used and abused, seems lost. 

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