Ambrose's Antidote: ADMIRAL

ADMIRAL, n. That part of a war-ship which does the talking while the figure-head does the thinking.

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They want the federal government controlling Social Security like it's some kind of federal program.

GWB
2 Nov 2000
The presidential candidate speaking in St. Charles, Missouri. Reported by USA Today.

He says stuff that makes sense in the future he envisions...

Ambrose's Antidote: ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATION, n. An ingenious abstraction in politics, designed to receive the kicks and cuffs due to the premier or president. A man of straw, proof against bad-egging and dead-catting.

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It was just inebriating what Midland [Oil Company] was all about then.

GWB
Comment made in a 1994 interview. Quoted in First Son, by Bill Minutaglio

Ambrose's Antidote: ADHERENT

ADHERENT, n. A follower who has not yet obtained all that he expects to get.

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If the terriers and bariffs are torn down, this economy will grow.

GWB
7 Jan 2000
Spoken in Rochester, New York during presidential campaign.

Ambrose's Antidote: ADDER

ADDER, n. A species of snake. So called from its habit of adding funeral outlays to the other expenses of living.

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I've supported the administration in Colombia. I think it's important for us to be training Colombians in that part of the world. The hemisphere is in our interest to have a peaceful Colombia.

GWB
11 Oct 2000
Presidential Debate in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

I hope your tax cuts were worth it.

Ambrose's Antidote: ADAMANT

ADAMANT, n. A mineral frequently found beneath a corset. Soluble in solicitate of gold.

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We just had some really good news out of Yugoslavia. I'm especially pleased that Mr. Milosevic has stepped down. That's one less Polyslavic name for me to remember.

GWB
19 Oct 2000
Speaking at the Al Smith Dinner in New York.

Ambrose's Antidote: ADAGE

ADAGE, n. Boned wisdom for weak teeth.

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When I was coming up, it was a dangerous world, and you knew exactly who they were. It was us versus them, and it was clear who them was. Today we are not so sure who the they are, but we know they're there.

GWB
21 Jan 2000
From a speech given at Iowa Western Community College.

Ambrose's Antidote: ACTUALLY

ACTUALLY, adv. Perhaps; possibly.

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Now, by the way, surplus means a little money left over, otherwise it wouldn't be called a surplus.

GWB
27 Oct 2000
From a campaign speech in Kalamazoo, Michigan.