When Norwegian politicians deployed metaphors of “prostitution” and “war” over school closures, they sampled American-style rhetoric. Norway, meet Slippery Slope.
Tag: politics
Extreme makeovers & research politics
“Extreme makeover” of the education and research sector? Don’t worry…after all, it’s just a metaphor! (a.k.a. how to backpedal in politics)
On wacko notions & metaphor
Is America’s credit card limit maxed out? Hmmm… Remember: metaphors can work for you, but they can also work against you. Choose them with care.