Showing posts with label boots on the ground. Show all posts
Showing posts with label boots on the ground. Show all posts

Monday, June 3, 2013

Words No Longer Allowed in My Presence #2: boots on the ground

Admittedly, this is a phrase, not a word. But it's my blog and I make the rules, so phrases are allowed.

I get it - we don't want to send troops to Syria. Just say that. I don't understand why you won't. Is this a euphemism that is supposed to somehow ease the minds of constituents?

Oh, I understand now. You're incapable of thinking independently. So when one person uses a phrase that you think is innovative, you parrot it ad nauseum. Got it. This is why I have such great faith in our politicians and the future of our country.

Suggested alternatives:

  • troops
  • ground troops
  • soldiers
  • soldiers in country
  • military ground invasion