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Thursday, December 22, 2005

NUspeak

It seems we need a translating dictionary for the UN's diplomatic pronouncements.

"peacekeeping" = ignoring
"innocent" = S.E.P.
"situation" = slaughter
"international" = press
"law" = remonstration
"force" = remonstration
"outrage" = boredom
"talks" = permission
"condemnation" = permission

[HT: Q&O.]