doublespeak

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Obama doublespeak is a deliberate, calculated use of rhetoric that states Barack Obama's positions and that contradict his actual policies.

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  • At least this doublespeak is consistent with the stated goals of Planned Parenthood's founder, Margaret Sanger: "Birth control must lead ultimately to a cleaner race." —  Latest Articles
  • But not so beautiful when the legislature is deceived by doublespeak, and minority populations are targeted for social engineering. —  Latest Articles
  • Obama doublespeak is a deliberate, calculated use of rhetoric that states Barack Obama's positions and that contradict his actual policies. —  Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]
  • How exactly is it that doublespeak, and calling social security or unemployment insurance a "Contribution" isn't??? —  News from www.pantagraph.com
  • I really get frustrated when doublespeak is acceptable. —  doggdot.us
 

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