Dr Duncan Robertson @duncanrobertson.bsky.social · 08/05/2026I think politicians should be banned from saying 'let me be clear'. 2218119
drewizard.bsky.social @drewizard.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Can we ban "commonsense" before someone wheels out a simplistic or bigoted statement? 000
Norma Harvey @mbgal.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Or when they start by saying “Listen…” (what do they think the interviewer is doing 🙄). 010
Steven Arden @ardensteve.bsky.social · 12/05/2026It is hard to tell if you really mean this, since you didn’t start by saying you were going to be clear. 000
Terry O'Connor @osteoconnor.bsky.social · 08/05/2026It should trigger an immediate end to the interview. 020
🖐️ DrAlanT 🎬 📚 📎 @dralant.bsky.social · 08/05/2026It's a useful alternative to (and sounds like) - 'let me tell the truth' 000
mansfielddave.bsky.social @mansfielddave.bsky.social · 09/05/2026'Strain every sinew' and 'redouble our efforts' should also be on the banned list. When I hear these I know nothing will change. 000
Jean-Luc Picard @voiceofpericles.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Further and faster should also get in the bin. 010
Peter Flanagan @jboots.bsky.social · 09/05/2026"I've been clear that..." is worse. It's usually when the opposite is true, and it's passive-aggressive - "Don't you dare say otherwise." 010
Tufty McTavish @tuftymctavish.com · 08/05/2026Very much concur!Tufty McTavish@tuftymctavish.comAlmost any use of ‘clear’ makes me grimace: “I’ve been absolutely clear that [policy].” 010
A-3440 @redlester.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Can I recommend this podcast if you are interested in political cliches and catchphrases?podcasts.apple.comTechnological Republic (with Stewart Lee and Carole Cadwalladr)Podcast Episode · Strong Message Here · 7 May · 34min 010
Almightrex @almightrex.bsky.social · 08/05/2026I'd have like if that started when theresa may used to say it all the time 110
jasonroberts3114.bsky.social @jasonroberts3114.bsky.social · 08/05/2026I find the “(insert politician’s name) has been very clear that…” even worse. I’ll be the judge on whether said person has been very clear, thank you very much. 051
Rodney Perkins @newmuggleton.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Would be nice never to hear it again, l but it does indicate that a lie is certain to follow. 000
Matt McVeigh @mattmcv.bsky.social · 08/05/2026My personal hatred is for "...but the good news is..." - it drives me wild. Much as I respect @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social I wish he'd never, ever say it again. 000
Carolyn Guse #FBPE 🇬🇧🇪🇺🌹 @carolynguse3.bsky.social · 09/05/2026And everybody should be banned from saying “to be honest”! 000
Penncat @pennicat.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Can Starmer be crystal clear about things, though? He does like that. “I want to be crystal clear” 010
