We declared war on terror-it's not even a noun, so, good luck. After we defeat it, I'm sure we'll take on that bastard ennui.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stewart points out the grammatical error in calling terror a noun and jokes about fighting ennui next.
- In plain terms
- He mocks the phrase war on terror for bad grammar.
- What can you take from it?
- Vague terms can undermine serious policies.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does word choice matter in policy?
Another view
It trivializes the seriousness of terrorism.
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