Quote by Christopher Hitchens

What if, I never tire of asking, we said 'Secret Council' instead of the archaic and therefore cuddly 'Privy Council'?

What if, I never tire of asking, we said 'Secret Council' in

Summary

This quote suggests questioning the use of an old and endearing term, "Privy Council," and proposing the adoption of a modern and more mysterious alternative, "Secret Council." By imagining this change, the speaker challenges the traditional language and implicates that embracing a different term could potentially alter perceptions and expectations associated with such a council, highlighting the significance of linguistic choices in shaping our understanding and perspectives.

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Government Secrecy United Kingdom Newspeak Privy Council Privy Council Of The Uk

By Christopher Hitchens

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