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I'm pretty sure he's regarded as THE guy in the field of linguistics,
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Great...good for him. That means squat when it comes to his POLITICAL ramblings. Nothing at all.
He is a spin master, but a very good one, and there is nothing wrong with that. I am not doubting that he is likely the most accomplished guy in his field, and that is saying something. Doesnt mean his point of view is any more valid than anyone elses however.
I was looking for his official title and found it.
Institute Professor; Professor of Linguistics
Linguistic Theory, Syntax, Semantics, Philosophy of Language
Theory, syntax and semantics. Doesn't that SCREAM spin-master? Or a better way of putting it.... the guy is a master of saying the same thing a dozen different ways, or taking something and using language to change its meaning completely. Its a talent, but hardly a useful one in reality.
I bet Michael Moore reads this guys books religiously. Again, nothing wrong with that.