heresthetics

heresthetics
 n.— «John Kerry’s suggestion that he might delay acceptance of his nomination and the Republican response to that suggestions, are excellent examples of heresthetics—structuring the world so you can win.» —“Campaign maneuvers…” by Andrew R. Cline Rhetorica May 14, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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Blessing Box (episode #1613)

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