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WeekendWarrior

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10. I don't trust reporting that uses words like "cagey"

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Wed Oct 23, 2013, 12:23 AM

Oct 2013

Cagey is a loaded word with specific connotations, suggesting that the White House is trying to hide something. It isn't a reporter's job to infer anything. They're merely there to report.

How about, "The White House did not give a definitive answer as to the actual enrollment figures."

I hate reporting today.

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Poll: Few Visited Exchange Sites To Actually Shop For Health Care [View all] DonViejo Oct 2013 OP

One of my emails to a friend ... seabeckind Oct 2013 #1

"cagey about actual enrollment figures" grantcart Oct 2013 #2

And yet they had no trouble understanding each other. Igel Oct 2013 #7

New Hampshire 2002-esque? underpants Oct 2013 #3

And just say'n... SoapBox Oct 2013 #4

Well, you have to figure.... bobGandolf Oct 2013 #5

Then why has .16% of the population already signed up for mandated care? NoOneMan Oct 2013 #6

I suspect a fair number did what I did... brooklynite Oct 2013 #8

I did the same thing mimi85 Oct 2013 #9

I don't trust reporting that uses words like "cagey" WeekendWarrior Oct 2013 #10