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What's a snollygoster? A short lesson in political speak | Mark Forsyth

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The Power of Words in Political Reality

This chapter examines how political language influences perceptions of power in the U.S. government, focusing on the contrasting roles of the Senate and House of Representatives. It highlights the manipulation of words by politicians to shape public reality and underscores the intricate relationship between language and authority.

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