What Sloppy Speak Means

what the american people expect is that we try to solve this problem… — President Obama (just now)

Sloppy speak means using phrases that avoid meaning. Look at the TRY in the above. Consider removing it. Notice how much more it means, how much more it expects, how much more powerful.

The president that was considered to be all rhetoric, has turned out to be the president that thinks no more than any other TV figure.

this Just IN. Texas Is Hot

What you don’t know about Texas. It can’t keep itself supplied with electricity. Who knew that we would need to be cautioned to turn off lights during the day. Don’t use electric ovens, today. Consider eating at a restaurant. Turn up the air conditioner. Consider using fans instead. There isn’t enough electricity in the energy state. Hooray for the republic of free market.
// after a radio announcement, just now.

The Birth Of Risk

VC’s entered the golden age after 1979. In ’78 capital gains rates fell to 28% from 49.5%. Although that was good for the make-it side, get it side burst open when ERISA (78) permitted pension funds to invest.
The big secret of capital is that it requires labor’s money.