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So, let's be careful to soft-peddle the "Islamic terrorist" thing.
Archive 2008-12-01 2008
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Or should you soft-peddle on that statement as well?
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So, let's be careful to soft-peddle the "Islamic terrorist" thing.
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Are we now so respectful of the Muslim's religion that we soft-peddle [sic] atrocities committed in it's [sic] name?
The New Federalism 2009
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Only by 8:09 p.m., the group appeared to soft-peddle that message in a release entitled "Obama Mid-East Speech Supports Rights, Democracy: But U.S. Message Needs Stronger Message for Repressive Regional Allies":
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How much longer will network TV news continue to soft-peddle and play down this most basic issue?
Bill Mann: Fort Hood Reminds Us: Our Gun Laws Are a National Disgrace 2009
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At the same time, the White House reportedly cut deals with pro-war Republicans to soft-peddle challenges to their reelection next year in exchange for war funding votes (h/t Jeremy Scahill).
Derrick Crowe: Pro-War Caucus Running the Democratic Party Ditches the Masks 2009
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They offer a stark contrast to the slapstick of Budweiser's flatulent horse and Electronic Data Systems 'Herding Cats branding ad that in past years tended to soft-peddle products and services.
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When speaking in English there is a tendency to soft-peddle the message.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Welcome to Washington, Mr. Ricci: 2009
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When speaking in English there is a tendency to soft-peddle the message.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Welcome to Washington, Mr. Ricci: 2009
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