Euphemisms

Overview
This page is a collection of euphemisms, in case it turns out to be useful. Perhaps interesting discussions will ensue.

Related Pages

 * Euphemisms are a form of rhetorical deception.

The List, by term

 * cognitively challenged: stupid
 * faith-based (Bush Jr. administration): requiring no rational justification; current policy
 * politically correct (mostly a liberal/academic usage, now somewhat out of favor and used largely in jest): in line with our favored ideology
 * politically incorrect (same usage as "politically correct"): racist, sexist, or discriminatory against any favored minority
 * reality-based (Bush Jr. administration): not in line with our current policy
 * truth enhancement: lying

The List, by definition

 * agreeing with our opinion: "politically correct", "faith-based"
 * contrary to our opinion: "politically incorrect", "reality-based"
 * lying: truth enhancement
 * stupid: cognitively challenged

List of satirical euphemisms

 * vertically challenged: short