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by elif 3353 days ago
and then there is the next level:

intentional use of slang terms during serious discourse in order to subtly delegitimize your opponents arguments. There is an Atlanta City Council member currently who, when responding to a question about e.g. medical marijuana will always change the noun to "pot" or "weed" or even "weed.. or.. pot" with an enunciation implying the concept of medical marijuana is a joke.

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Who would agree to legalize the "devil's tobacco"? It's clearly and evil plant! Think of the "reefer madness"!
It's the devil's lettuce, not tobacco. :D
Satans salad?