To CNN:
“Washington and Russia agree to swap intelligence gatherers”
I can just see the historical headlines:
“British hang American intelligence gatherer Nathan Hale.”
“Intelligence gatherers Julius and Ethel Rosenberg electrocuted at Sing Sing.”
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09 Jul 2010
Weasel Words Headline AwardCNN, Journalism, Media Bias, Russia, Weasel WordsTo CNN: “Washington and Russia agree to swap intelligence gatherers” I can just see the historical headlines: “British hang American intelligence gatherer Nathan Hale.” “Intelligence gatherers Julius and Ethel Rosenberg electrocuted at Sing Sing.”
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Genius
They had to write “intelligence gatherers” because the spies had not actually been charged with espionage.
But you’re absolutely right.
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