Words, Then and Now – accurate observations of the evolving language in this country from People’s Blog, including the following.
Bailout
Then: Ejecting from a failing aircraft before it crashes
Now: Injecting money into a crony too-big-to-fail bank before it crashesCrony
Then: Someone a pal would share a drink with
Now: Someone a pol will share taxpayer money withTax
Then: A means of funding the services provided by the government
Now: A means provided to the government to screw you if you don’t buy health insuranceInvestment
Then: A person risking some of his own money in hopes of a positive return
Now: A politician risking a lot of the public’s money which he’s positive won’t be returnedPoverty
Then: A lack of the basic necessities of life
Now: A lack of the newest iPhone
Tax Guru - Ker$tetter Letter 