That made me think of this:
“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.”
“The question is,” said Alice, “whether you can make words mean so many different things.”
“The question is,” said Humpty Dumpty, “which is to be master – – that’s all.”
(Through the Looking Glass, Chapter 6)
Articles: The Master of Words
March 18, 2012
The Master of Words
By Cindy Simpson
..."It goes without saying that a system of government limited by checks and balances between its branches has the potential for tyranny if anyone in authority is permitted to hold absolute power as such a master. Aided by a biased media, the potential is limitless."...
..."We the People must resolve to regain the mastery over our nation's narrative -- a narrative of truth. We are the landlords, not just of the Fourth Estate, but also of the three branches that form our constitutional republic."...