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Fri Apr 19, 2019, 08:11 AM

greymattermom (5,090 posts)

Friends with benefits!

I noticed that the Trump campaign and the Russians are being called "Friends with benefits" by a guest on MSNBC. I love this phrasing, because we all know what it means. Phrasing matters, keep it up!

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2 replies	Author	Time	Post
Friends with benefits! (Original post)	greymattermom	Apr 2019	OP
I prefer to use the terms	abqtommy	Apr 2019	#1
I will be back after I wash socks. n/t	rzemanfl	Apr 2019	#2

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Fri Apr 19, 2019, 08:29 AM

abqtommy (2,052 posts)

1. I prefer to use the terms

"conspirators" and "collaborators". "Friends with benefits" just doesn't carry the same kick.

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Fri Apr 19, 2019, 08:32 AM

rzemanfl (23,411 posts)

2. I will be back after I wash socks. n/t

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