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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Weasel Words
[When someone uses language that implies a definite fact without stating it outright, they're using weasel words. The most common are when you attribute opinions to unnamed strangers. Ads include statements like, "Combined with diet and exercise, many experts agree that this pill could drastically increase the size of your penis and raise your credit card score." The "many experts agree" are the weasel words there.]Read more: 6 Subtle Ways The News Media Disguises Bullshit As Fact | Cracked.com http://www.cracked.com/article_18458_6-subtle-ways-news-media-disguises-bullshit-as-fact.html#ixzz26EubWDlN
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