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That 4-Letter Word

On W___, What's Missing & Better Phrasing.

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Ken Taub
Jan 12, 2024
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What’s a 4-letter word that was supposed to be breezy slang for smoother social intercourse and sensitivity -- a little neo-Buddhist and a little street-sexy -- but quickly became a turn-off?  It’s a word that will infect and perhaps affect the next election.  Hint 1:  it rhymes with choke, not suck.  Hint 2:  if you had $5 for every time Ron DeSantis u…

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