Ratherism

Nick's post on the language of war reminded me of something I heard CBS' Dan Rather say fairly early on in the conflict. He mentioned that U.S. divisions would be bringing "weapons of quite considerable destruction" to the party.

Courage Dan, courage.

Comments

[Dave]

Reminds me of Kent Brockman's (Springfield's primary champion of "infotainment") comment to his audience: "Avoision--it's a word--look it up."

[Yet Another Steve]

Matt B.,

Is that true? Is there a link or something to look at?

[Matt B.]

YA Steve,

Sorry, no link, only my recollection.

--Matt B.

[David]

What is the adjective, Kenneth?

[Matt B.]

On the first night of bombing, while watching live pictures from Baghdad, Dan could be heard saying, "the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air..."