Comments on: Euphemism of the year: Suicide bombings are “Violent, politically motivated attacks”

By: Tony L

Tony L — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:50:44 +0000

So Iran’s ambition for a nuclear first strike against Israel would be translated in the Toronto Star as “a politically motivated contribution”?

By: Daniel Lewis

Daniel Lewis — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:35:50 +0000

This explains why so many suicide bombers shout “Politically Motivated Akhbar” before detonating.

By: Gary Rosen

Gary Rosen — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:53:47 +0000

I remember the headline from Nov. 22, 1963: “Oswald Launches Violent, Politically Motivated Attack on JFK”.

By: Michael Lonie

Michael Lonie — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:15:13 +0000

If you insist, there is always the cliched standby; savage, nihilistic terrorist = noble freedom fighter.

That was just too much. Excuse me while I upchuck.

By: Meryl Yourish

Meryl Yourish — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:50:39 +0000

Really, no comments on this one?

I thought for sure you folks would at least be able to come up with some euphemisms of your own.

By: Alex Bensky

Alex Bensky — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:50:31 +0000

Defenders say that the barrier has reduced violence aimed at Israelis. True enough. Defenders of water say that it is wet. Defenders of the sky say that it is blue. Defenders of lawns say the grass is green.

Each is stating an equally self-evident proposition. Equally self-evident is the statement that the Tornto Star has a number of jerks on its staff.