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Thread #160925 Message #3820256
Posted By: Mr Red
13-Nov-16 - 04:47 AM
Thread Name: BS: So!
Subject: RE: BS: So!
Answering a question with a question is of course one of the classic defensive and evasive techniques used by politicians.
when they're not telling you they would rather answer the (unasked) question that they have the prepared answer for.
IMNSHO the Irish "So" as in "So it (he/she) is" runs at a pace that gives no time to think. The phrase is merely confirmation as an answer, or duplication to strengthen the message. A big full stop (period) if you will.