Weasel words


New dirty words: war on terror

Nearly eight years on from the 9/11 attacks, the Federal Government is launching a review of the official language used to discuss terrorism, and terms like ‘jihadist’ are within their sights.

Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: In defence of firefighters

One reader exercises his right of reply to “anonymous and erroneous comments published in Crikey’s ‘Tips and rumours’ this week.”

Crikey Says: Crikey Says

Story of the week: how Brendan Nelson was so eager to placate the Liberal Right that he delivered a speech on Wednesday that veered disconcertingly between an apology to the stolen generation and weasel words of appeasement.