impolitic

• “The word impolitic has appeared in 20 New York Times articles in the past year, including on June 10 in "A Diplomat, He Isn't: Prince Philip's Tongue Remains Sharp as Ever," by Sarah Lyall:”

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• “Our Pres. could crudely tell the allied PM to sit on a peg and rotate and not break any laws, but that would be what they call "impolitic" in the diplomatic game.”

  Obama Hits McCain Over Zapatero Gaffe, Compares Him To Cheney

• “It may habe been "impolitic" to the readers of the Groan and the listeners to the Today programme, but not so long ago Lilley told an assembled group (of which I was a part) that following his pronouncements on welfare, many ordinary people came up to him in person (in the street, on the bus, etc.) to say that they agreed ...”

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• “One thing which worries me is that any recognition for the S.S.P.X would be 'impolitic' so soon before the arrival of that twerp who now claims to be U.S. president.”

  The Journeys of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer

• “Bald or candid statements are usually unwise, or "impolitic," which is why politicians tend to avoid them, knowing that they may be falsified by events.”

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• “Re Hunter S. Thompson, it's interesting to hear from those here who claim that a harsh tone is "impolitic" say that they respect Dr. Gonzo.”

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• “[The political pragmatists '] thesis here is straightforward-and it matches the theses of many of those (including the White House and the Corner's Ramesh Ponnuru) who've taken Bennett to task for his "impolitic" remarks.”

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• “• May my prognollics prove at falfe, as the con (iterations arc groundlcfs on which was pafled the decree of the 26th of Auguft lail, which I have termed impolitic and abfurd, be - caufe it certainly is fo in every point of view! and I cannot bat lament that a fplendid verbofity (hould have prevented the dangers r i6]”

  Internet Archive: Considerations on the Present and Future State of France

• “impolitic', or uncivil ... when someone is robbing me blind, i am NOT going to be polite about pointing that out ...”

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• “That sumbitch makes a noise similar to the hounds of hell in full frontal attack and that´s the reason for my rather impolitic joke about Birmingham Brown outrunning Charie Chan´s car speeding down the highway after he spotted a ghost.”

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