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Former California governor Pete Wilson practically refused to say, "uh." So much so that I used to listen to him just to see if I could catch him at it. My succ
by sleightofmind 5y ago
Former California governor Pete Wilson practically refused to say, "uh." So much so that I used to listen to him just to see if I could catch him at it. My successes were few. He would simply pause, mid-sentence if necessary, to phrase his thoughts precisely. He was governor from 1991 to 1999 and his precise manner of speaking was noticeable even in his era.
- systemvoltage 5y agoI think we have a cultural malaise. But obviously, based on how badly my comment has been downvoted, many disagree. I am convinced that spoken American English has degraded and regressed over the years.
- sleightofmind 5y agoI'm with you.