Words Poorly Used, Another Devil's Dictionary #3

• Clarity -- in politics, that which is to be avoided at all costs.
• Unnecessary -- anything spouted by a former political minion who has been handed the pink slip.
• Crudit -- That which is claimed by a politico when trying to cover a disaster by characterizing it as a great triumph.
• Canard -- an unfounded rumor or story, usually related to a political disaster, usually in 180 degree opposition to any segment of truth.
• Damage Control -- the default mode of any politician.
• Spin -- see Damage Control.