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Author: Robert Jonathan (Page 48 of 77)

The Media Made 100-Plus Goofs in the Trump Era So Far

In essence, Donald Trump is a salesman who came from the business world where perception may or may not be reality. When the president starts riffing during a rally or press conference, he sometimes gets details wrong or expresses thoughts poorly. As writer Salena Zito once noted, “When he makes claims…the press takes him literally, but not seriously; his supporters take him seriously, but not literally. “ read more

The 5 Most Annoying Words or Slang of 2019

The Most Annoying Word or Phrase Isโ€ฆ

What word or words grind your gears the most? Based on a random landline and mobile phone survey of about 1,700 adults, the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, a.k.a. the Marist Poll, determined that the dismissive โ€œwhateverโ€ is the most annoying word or phrase in casual conversation for the 11th consecutive year. read more

Will Boris Johnson Keep His Promise to Actually Get Brexit Done?

Within days of Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party winning a “stonking” majority, as the British say, in the December 12 U.K. elections, the successful candidates were sworn in as members of parliament (MPs). There is no two-month gap like in the U.S. Congress. Johnson himself had to win reelection in his London-area seat to maintain his eligibility to serve as prime minister. read more

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