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Most of my family learnt English by listening to the Radio. ABC radio was consistently the choice of English learners in our neighbourhood.
Once again, ABC radio, via Radio National teaches me language.
Tonight Julian Burnside edified the airwaves.
These were my favourite of many fine words,
“Tact is kind; diplomacy is useful; euphemism is harmless and sometimes entertaining. By contrast, doublespeak is dishonest and dangerous.
[…]
Doublespeak uses language to smuggle uncomfortable ideas into comfortable minds.”