What's a snollygoster? A short lesson in political speak

Title:: What's a snollygoster? A short lesson in political speak
Speaker:: Mark Forsyth
Description:: Most politicians choose their words carefully, to shape the reality they hope to create. But does it work? Etymologist Mark Forsyth shares a few entertaining word-origin stories from British and American history (for instance, did you ever wonder how George Washington became "president"?) and draws a surprising conclusion. (From TEDxHousesofParliament in London)

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Video Language:: English
Team:: closed TED
Project:: TEDTalks
Duration:: 07:04

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