Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Breeches of Diplomacy
The Washington Post, writing about a British "kiss and tell book, headlines the article "Shocking Breeches of Diplomacy." A "breach" can be, among other things, a failure to adhere to accepted norms. A "breech," on the other hand, is the end of a gun barrel in which the round is inserted.
I suppose Clauswitz would approve the juxtaposition of the words "diplomacy" and "breech." I found them incongruous.
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I suppose Clauswitz would approve the juxtaposition of the words "diplomacy" and "breech." I found them incongruous.
To reply, email texthepontificator at yahoo dot com.
// posted by Tex the Pontificator @ 11/16/2005 08:58:00 PM 
