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September 2, 2006
Gowanus Lounge Weasel Word of the Week: "Appropriate"
Gowanus Lounge cites David Yassky and the Empire State Development Corporation for inappropriate use of "appropriate."
"Appropriate" is Gowanus Lounge's Weasel Word of the Week, making an appearance in not one, but two, interesting explanations of things.
Case Number One: This week's Gotcha' Moment, in which Brownstoner caught City Council Member and Congressional candidate David Yassky moments before he was about to attend a fundraiser hosted by architect Robert Scarano. The fundraiser was iced after Brownstoner reported it because, a Yassky spokesperson explained, "the campaign didn't think it was appropriate."
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Case Number Two: This week's Dress the Pigeon as a Duck and Hope They Believe It Quacks Moment, in which the Empire State Development Corp. extended the public comment period on Atlantic Yards by a week because it's "appropriate," in the words of ESDC's spokesperson. Not only "appropriate" in this case, but, um, legally required? Apologies if the question is inappropriate.
Posted by lumi at September 2, 2006 9:10 AM