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William Safire (1929-2009)

William Safire  (1929-2009) William Lewis Safire was an American author, columnist, journalist and presidential speechwriter.

He was perhaps best known as a long-time syndicated political columnist for the New York Times and the author of "On Language" in the New York Times Magazine, a column on popular etymology, new or unusual usages, and other language-related topics from its inception.

Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care.