Monday, February 28, 2011

The Meaning of Words in Times of Great Stress

Thucydides once noted that under times of great economic and political stress, the meaning of words used in everyday language undergo change. This was an interesting observation that he made in studying the Peloponnesian War.

Today I went to the auto dealership for car inspection. I was told that I would receive a "complimentary" car rental. This always meant "free." Then the same person told me the cost was $29.95 per day.

Toyota is not the car company it was in the past. I am on my second recall. This time it is the ECM!

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