Monday, April 02, 2007
CLICHE WATCH
OK. It is time to put the skids to the word 'embolden' and any of its forms.
In this WaPo piece, it is used three times (including the sidebar).
Democrats to Widen Conflict With Bush
I see it everywhere.
I think that they like it because it is a verb and sounds new.
To me it sounds like a made up word.
It is not but it sounds plastic. Particularly when used over and over.
How about animate, cheer (on), encourage, inspire, inspirit, motivate.
How about changing the sentence so the focus gets changed?
As for the headline and article, it is great to see them animated instead of passive.
I cheer them on!
They have been encouraged by their success and they should pursue it as far as they can and even further. They can afford to lose a few.
Steny Hoyer says as much in this article.
While he is inspired to pursue the bushies bullshit, he knows there will be backlash and it does not bother him.
He is motivated by the tug of war that is going on.
I, too, am greatly encouraged to see this pro-active role for the Demos.
Ooops.
I wanted to ban the word 'pro-active' not too long ago.
