Covid 19 Time SeriesToday we look at some political words and their origins.Very common in American political journalism but what are its roots? It is right to say, some of them have been filibustering on the issue, by speaking unnecessarily for a long time or rising frivolous points of order. But where was the word used first? The term was applied in reaction to a redrawing of Massachusetts state senate election districts under the Governor. It published an editorial on April, 19 1940 titled "Quislings everywhere", in which it was asserted that "To writers, the word Quisling is a gift from the gods.

Source: Standard Digital August 13, 2020 09:33 UTC