I have been reading Mr. Hannan since the first viral speech and have thereby learned a number of things.
Among the things I have learned is, when reading or listening to him, I need to have a good dictionary close at hand.
It is true that he on occasion uses a “Briticism” that is foreign to my ear, but that is not the major source of need for the dictionary.
The major source is his use of precisely the right word, in preference to an ordinary “close enough for government work” word that others might use. That they would use if they were to tackle the problem that he is shining a bright white light upon, that is.
A delightful read, and his 1-minute speeches are priceless. (Can you imagine one of our pols being able to clear his throat in a minute?)
