In 1170 a king once famously said "will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?" The priest in question was soon killed by four knights, and as a result, the kn

In 1170 a king once famously said "will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?" The priest in question was soon killed by four knights, and as a result, the knights were sent to the Crusades for 14 years, and the king had to confess his sins, strip his clothes above the waist except for his crown, and allow himself to be struck with rods by all of the Bishops and monks of the church of the dead priest[0]. This the most famous historical example of the concept that weasel words don't absolve you of responsibility. If everyone knows what you mean then you said it directly. James Comey later referenced the quote "will no one rid me of this meddlesome priest" when Trump told him "I hope you can see your way to letting Flynn go." [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becket_controversy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becket_controversy