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“What really alarms me about President Bush's 'War on Terrorism' is the grammar. How do you wage war on an abstract noun? How is 'Terrorism' going to surrender? It's well known, in philological circles, that it's very hard for abstract nouns to surrender.”

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Terry Jones, born on February 1, 1942, is a British comedian, screenwriter, director, and author. He is a member of the iconic comedy troupe Monty Python, known for his unique sense of humor and satirical style. more

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