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		nickdothutton on Dec 23, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A simple guide on words to avoid in government I am compelled to plug "Politics and the English Language" (1946) by George Orwell. It's a short essay. You can find PDF copies for free via your favourite search engine.

marcusverus on Dec 23, 2022 [–]

Yes! In our post-truth era, this essay is an absolute must-read.

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